U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsRepresent clients in criminal and civil litigation and other legal proceedings, draw up legal documents, or manage or advise clients on legal transactions. May specialize in a single area or may practice broadly in many areas of law.
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 561,350 | 0.7 % | $62.23 | $129,440 | 0.7 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $26.02 | $36.15 | $54.21 | $79.55 | (5) |
| Annual Wage (2) | $54,130 | $75,200 | $112,760 | $165,470 | (5) |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Services | 369,600 | 33.06 | $65.64 | $136,530 |
| Local Government (OES Designation) | 50,460 | 0.90 | $44.34 | $92,220 |
| State Government (OES Designation) | 36,630 | 1.60 | $39.51 | $82,190 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | 32,890 | 1.62 | $62.60 | $130,210 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 12,700 | 0.67 | $76.12 | $158,340 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Services | 369,600 | 33.06 | $65.64 | $136,530 |
| Securities and Commodity Exchanges | 200 | 2.70 | $73.71 | $153,320 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | 32,890 | 1.62 | $62.60 | $130,210 |
| State Government (OES Designation) | 36,630 | 1.60 | $39.51 | $82,190 |
| Lessors of Nonfinancial Intangible Assets (except Copyrighted Works) | 370 | 1.49 | $79.01 | $164,330 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing | 340 | 0.31 | $100.20 | $208,410 |
| Tobacco Manufacturing | 40 | 0.24 | $92.80 | $193,020 |
| Electronic Shopping and Mail-Order Houses | 130 | 0.05 | $87.56 | $182,130 |
| Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals | 50 | 0.02 | $87.32 | $181,630 |
| Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes, Entertainers, and Other Public Figures | 90 | 0.47 | $85.74 | $178,340 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 68,010 | 4.86 | 1.10 | $74.87 | $155,740 |
| New York | 65,070 | 7.80 | 1.77 | $72.36 | $150,510 |
| Florida | 41,240 | 5.81 | 1.32 | $56.75 | $118,040 |
| Texas | 33,470 | 3.32 | 0.75 | $61.85 | $128,650 |
| Illinois | 28,720 | 5.19 | 1.18 | $63.76 | $132,620 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 28,390 | 44.40 | 10.05 | $78.28 | $162,830 |
| New York | 65,070 | 7.80 | 1.77 | $72.36 | $150,510 |
| Delaware | 2,620 | 6.58 | 1.49 | $72.96 | $151,750 |
| Florida | 41,240 | 5.81 | 1.32 | $56.75 | $118,040 |
| Massachusetts | 16,710 | 5.36 | 1.21 | $61.71 | $128,370 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 28,390 | 44.40 | 10.05 | $78.28 | $162,830 |
| California | 68,010 | 4.86 | 1.10 | $74.87 | $155,740 |
| Delaware | 2,620 | 6.58 | 1.49 | $72.96 | $151,750 |
| New York | 65,070 | 7.80 | 1.77 | $72.36 | $150,510 |
| Connecticut | 7,490 | 4.69 | 1.06 | $66.55 | $138,420 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 49,810 | 10.00 | 2.26 | $78.88 | $164,060 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 37,280 | 16.29 | 3.69 | $75.85 | $157,770 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 24,260 | 6.36 | 1.44 | $79.52 | $165,400 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 23,840 | 6.73 | 1.52 | $67.04 | $139,450 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA NECTA Division | 12,930 | 7.80 | 1.77 | $64.33 | $133,810 |
| Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division | 11,700 | 6.49 | 1.47 | $71.40 | $148,510 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 11,330 | 5.15 | 1.17 | $67.44 | $140,280 |
| San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metropolitan Division | 9,710 | 10.23 | 2.32 | $82.73 | $172,080 |
| Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division | 9,370 | 4.68 | 1.06 | $68.63 | $142,740 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 9,070 | 3.63 | 0.82 | $73.13 | $152,120 |