How much does a lawyer make in Richmond?
$144,900a year
Median yearly pay for lawyers in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $69.67 an hour or $12,080 a month.
- Hourly
- $69.67
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among cities
- 52 of 378
- Jobs in the area
- 3,780
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $77,210Median: $144,900Highest 10%: $342,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,210 | $37.12 | |
| 25th | $100,500 | $48.31 | |
| Median | $144,900 | $69.67 | |
| 75th | $215,700 | $103.69 | |
| 90th | $342,100 | $164.48 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for lawyers.
| Washington, DC | $195,200 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $149,400 |
| Roanoke, VA | $134,400 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $133,400 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $127,100 |
| Winchester, VA | $124,800 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $122,100 |
| Kingsport, TN | $107,600 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $106,500 |
| Staunton, VA | $103,500 |
Related jobs in Richmond
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Judge | $104,000 |
| Administrative Law Judge | $89,380 |
| Legal Support Worker | $77,840 |
| Judicial Law Clerk | $70,520 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $62,940 |
| Title Examiner | $53,480 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make an hour in Richmond?
The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $69.67 ($144,900 a year).
Do lawyers make more in Richmond than the national average?
No: $144,900 against $159,700 nationally, 9% less.
How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $167,200, so Richmond pays 13% less.
Where does Richmond rank for lawyer pay?
52 of 378 metro areas with data.
How much does a lawyer make starting out in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% make $77,210 or less a year; the top 10% make $342,100 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.