How much does a lawyer make in Jacksonville?
$127,900a year
Median yearly pay for lawyers in the Jacksonville, FL metro area. That is $61.50 an hour or $10,660 a month.
- Hourly
- $61.50
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among cities
- 142 of 378
- Jobs in the area
- 3,760
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $66,500Median: $127,900Highest 10%: $225,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,500 | $31.97 | |
| 25th | $102,600 | $49.30 | |
| Median | $127,900 | $61.50 | |
| 75th | $171,000 | $82.23 | |
| 90th | $225,400 | $108.35 |
Other cities in Florida
Median yearly pay for lawyers.
| Miami, FL | $160,300 |
| Orlando, FL | $137,000 |
| North Port, FL | $136,900 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $132,400 |
| Gainesville, FL | $132,200 |
| Palm Bay, FL | $129,600 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $129,500 |
| Sebastian, FL | $129,100 |
| Tampa, FL | $127,500 |
| Deltona, FL | $127,400 |
| Pensacola, FL | $126,800 |
| Panama City, FL | $126,700 |
| Wildwood, FL | $124,700 |
| Lakeland, FL | $122,900 |
| Sebring, FL | $110,400 |
| Crestview, FL | $106,900 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $103,300 |
| Punta Gorda, FL | $102,000 |
| Homosassa Springs, FL | $99,240 |
Related jobs in Jacksonville
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Judge | $173,900 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $62,480 |
| Legal Support Worker | $61,500 |
| Title Examiner | $58,290 |
| Judicial Law Clerk | $56,620 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make an hour in Jacksonville?
The median hourly pay in the Jacksonville, FL metro area is $61.50 ($127,900 a year).
Do lawyers make more in Jacksonville than the national average?
No: $127,900 against $159,700 nationally, 20% less.
How does Jacksonville compare with the rest of Florida?
The median in Florida is $133,200, so Jacksonville pays 4% less.
Where does Jacksonville rank for lawyer pay?
142 of 378 metro areas with data.
How much does a lawyer make starting out in Jacksonville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $66,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $225,400 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.