How much does a lawyer make in Washington?
$154,100a year
Median yearly pay for lawyers in Washington. That is $74.10 an hour or $12,840 a month.
- Hourly
- $74.10
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 12,770
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $94,260Median: $154,100Highest 10%: $298,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $94,260 | $45.32 | |
| 25th | $111,100 | $53.40 | |
| Median | $154,100 | $74.10 | |
| 75th | $205,100 | $98.62 | |
| 90th | $298,200 | $143.37 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Seattle, WA | $165,000 |
| Portland, OR | $155,300 |
| Bremerton, WA | $141,500 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $137,000 |
| Kennewick, WA | $135,600 |
| Olympia, WA | $132,900 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $132,300 |
| Yakima, WA | $131,700 |
| Bellingham, WA | $131,500 |
| Spokane, WA | $123,900 |
| Longview, WA | $101,200 |
| Lewiston, ID | $97,020 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for lawyers.
| 11. Pennsylvania | $157,200 |
| 12. Minnesota | $155,100 |
| 13. Texas | $154,200 |
| 14. Washington | $154,100 |
| 15. Nevada | $150,500 |
| 16. Alaska | $149,900 |
| 17. Maryland | $139,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $74.10 ($154,100 a year).
Do lawyers make more in Washington than the national average?
No: $154,100 against $159,700 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Washington rank for lawyer pay?
Washington ranks 14 of 51 states.
Which city in Washington pays lawyers the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, with a median of $165,000 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.