How much does a lawyer make in Pennsylvania?
$157,200a year
Median yearly pay for lawyers in Pennsylvania. That is $75.57 an hour or $13,100 a month.
- Hourly
- $75.57
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 27,170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $77,100Median: $157,200Highest 10%: $323,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,100 | $37.07 | |
| 25th | $98,720 | $47.46 | |
| Median | $157,200 | $75.57 | |
| 75th | $208,300 | $100.13 | |
| 90th | $323,400 | $155.47 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $170,700 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $133,000 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $131,400 |
| Erie, PA | $128,100 |
| York, PA | $126,400 |
| Allentown, PA | $126,200 |
| Reading, PA | $125,800 |
| Lancaster, PA | $125,500 |
| State College, PA | $107,900 |
| Lebanon, PA | $102,500 |
| Williamsport, PA | $102,000 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $101,000 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $100,700 |
| Scranton, PA | $100,400 |
| Johnstown, PA | $93,710 |
| Altoona, PA | $83,390 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for lawyers.
| 8. Connecticut | $163,600 |
| 9. New Jersey | $161,400 |
| 10. Illinois | $160,800 |
| 11. Pennsylvania | $157,200 |
| 12. Minnesota | $155,100 |
| 13. Texas | $154,200 |
| 14. Washington | $154,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $75.57 ($157,200 a year).
Do lawyers make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $157,200 against $159,700 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for lawyer pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 11 of 51 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays lawyers the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $170,700 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.