How much does a lawyer make in Virginia?
$167,200a year
Median yearly pay for lawyers in Virginia. That is $80.39 an hour or $13,930 a month.
- Hourly
- $80.39
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 18,580
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $79,330Median: $167,200Highest 10%: $320,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $79,330 | $38.14 | |
| 25th | $107,700 | $51.78 | |
| Median | $167,200 | $80.39 | |
| 75th | $207,500 | $99.75 | |
| 90th | $320,200 | $153.95 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $195,200 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $149,400 |
| Richmond, VA | $144,900 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for lawyers.
| 4. Massachusetts | $176,700 |
| 5. Delaware | $173,500 |
| 6. Colorado | $168,500 |
| 7. Virginia | $167,200 |
| 8. Connecticut | $163,600 |
| 9. New Jersey | $161,400 |
| 10. Illinois | $160,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $80.39 ($167,200 a year).
Do lawyers make more in Virginia than the national average?
Yes: $167,200 against $159,700 nationally, 5% more.
Where does Virginia rank for lawyer pay?
Virginia ranks 7 of 51 states.
Which city in Virginia pays lawyers the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $195,200 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.