How much does a lawyer make in Monroe?
$94,720a year
Median yearly pay for lawyers in the Monroe, LA metro area. That is $45.54 an hour or $7,893 a month.
- Hourly
- $45.54
- Vs. national median
- -41%
- Rank among cities
- 351 of 378
- Jobs in the area
- 270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,330Median: $94,720Highest 10%: $214,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,330 | $24.20 | |
| 25th | $68,410 | $32.89 | |
| Median | $94,720 | $45.54 | |
| 75th | $139,700 | $67.14 | |
| 90th | $214,500 | $103.10 |
Other cities in Louisiana
Median yearly pay for lawyers.
| New Orleans, LA | $121,300 |
| Lafayette, LA | $111,200 |
| Alexandria, LA | $108,700 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $102,100 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $101,700 |
| Shreveport, LA | $98,900 |
| Houma, LA | $93,840 |
| Slidell, LA | $84,590 |
| Hammond, LA | $78,110 |
Related jobs in Monroe
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $47,070 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make an hour in Monroe?
The median hourly pay in the Monroe, LA metro area is $45.54 ($94,720 a year).
Do lawyers make more in Monroe than the national average?
No: $94,720 against $159,700 nationally, 41% less.
How does Monroe compare with the rest of Louisiana?
The median in Louisiana is $104,100, so Monroe pays 9% less.
Where does Monroe rank for lawyer pay?
351 of 378 metro areas with data.
How much does a lawyer make starting out in Monroe?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,330 or less a year; the top 10% make $214,500 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.