How much does a lawyer make in North Carolina?
$127,700a year
Median yearly pay for lawyers in North Carolina. That is $61.40 an hour or $10,640 a month.
- Hourly
- $61.40
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 17,000
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,610Median: $127,700Highest 10%: $323,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,610 | $29.62 | |
| 25th | $82,220 | $39.53 | |
| Median | $127,700 | $61.40 | |
| 75th | $210,100 | $101.02 | |
| 90th | $323,700 | $155.63 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charlotte, NC | $157,200 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $133,400 |
| Durham, NC | $132,800 |
| Raleigh, NC | $131,900 |
| Greensboro, NC | $127,000 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $126,300 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $114,000 |
| Wilmington, NC | $109,600 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $108,000 |
| Pinehurst, NC | $105,500 |
| Asheville, NC | $105,500 |
| Burlington, NC | $102,100 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $99,420 |
| Hickory, NC | $97,330 |
| Greenville, NC | $82,880 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $81,660 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for lawyers.
| 26. Alabama | $132,000 |
| 27. Ohio | $131,000 |
| 28. Michigan | $130,500 |
| 29. North Carolina | $127,700 |
| 30. Vermont | $127,300 |
| 31. Indiana | $126,900 |
| 32. Wisconsin | $126,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $61.40 ($127,700 a year).
Do lawyers make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $127,700 against $159,700 nationally, 20% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for lawyer pay?
North Carolina ranks 29 of 51 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays lawyers the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, with a median of $157,200 a year.
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.