How much does a lawyer make in Tennessee?
$136,200a year
Median yearly pay for lawyers in Tennessee. That is $65.47 an hour or $11,350 a month.
- Hourly
- $65.47
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,010
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $76,510Median: $136,200Highest 10%: $324,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,510 | $36.78 | |
| 25th | $98,750 | $47.48 | |
| Median | $136,200 | $65.47 | |
| 75th | $198,500 | $95.42 | |
| 90th | $324,900 | $156.19 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chattanooga, TN | $147,600 |
| Nashville, TN | $142,500 |
| Memphis, TN | $134,400 |
| Jackson, TN | $133,800 |
| Cleveland, TN | $132,000 |
| Knoxville, TN | $126,500 |
| Clarksville, TN | $119,400 |
| Johnson City, TN | $117,400 |
| Morristown, TN | $115,200 |
| Kingsport, TN | $107,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for lawyers.
| 17. Maryland | $139,100 |
| 18. Rhode Island | $139,000 |
| 19. Oregon | $138,200 |
| 20. Tennessee | $136,200 |
| 21. Georgia | $134,800 |
| 22. Arizona | $134,300 |
| 23. Missouri | $133,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $65.47 ($136,200 a year).
Do lawyers make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $136,200 against $159,700 nationally, 15% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for lawyer pay?
Tennessee ranks 20 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays lawyers the most?
Chattanooga, TN-GA, with a median of $147,600 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.