How much does a lawyer make in Little Rock?
$97,870a year
Median yearly pay for lawyers in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro area. That is $47.05 an hour or $8,156 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.05
- Vs. national median
- -39%
- Rank among cities
- 337 of 378
- Jobs in the area
- 1,670
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,280Median: $97,870Highest 10%: $184,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,280 | $22.73 | |
| 25th | $66,340 | $31.89 | |
| Median | $97,870 | $47.05 | |
| 75th | $131,000 | $62.98 | |
| 90th | $184,200 | $88.53 |
Other cities in Arkansas
Median yearly pay for lawyers.
| Memphis, TN | $134,400 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $126,200 |
| Texarkana, TX | $118,400 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $92,700 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $92,510 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $88,100 |
Related jobs in Little Rock
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Judicial Law Clerk | $97,840 |
| Administrative Law Judge | $64,620 |
| Title Examiner | $48,660 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $47,690 |
| Legal Support Worker | $46,380 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make an hour in Little Rock?
The median hourly pay in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro area is $47.05 ($97,870 a year).
Do lawyers make more in Little Rock than the national average?
No: $97,870 against $159,700 nationally, 39% less.
How does Little Rock compare with the rest of Arkansas?
The median in Arkansas is $98,880, so Little Rock pays 1% less.
Where does Little Rock rank for lawyer pay?
337 of 378 metro areas with data.
How much does a lawyer make starting out in Little Rock?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,280 or less a year; the top 10% make $184,200 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.