SOC 23-1011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Lawyers — Northwest Alabama
Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Lawyers in Northwest Alabama, AL is $99,250 per year, substantially below the national median of $159,670 — a gap of 37.8%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Lawyers in Northwest Alabama, AL is $99,250 per year, substantially below the national median of $159,670 — a gap of 37.8%. Half of workers earn between $64,760 and $143,450. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $51,740 and the ninetieth at $174,890.
The area has 70 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.0 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Birmingham records the highest median at $170,230. Of the 230 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 14th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,740 | −67.6% |
| 25th | $64,760 | −59.4% |
| Median (50th) | $99,250 | −37.8% |
| 75th | $143,450 | −10.2% |
| 90th | $174,890 | +9.5% |
| Mean | $110,880 | −30.6% |
Other metro areas in Alabama
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birmingham | $170,230 | 2,800 | |
| 2 | Decatur | $139,010 | 70 | |
| 3 | Huntsville | $133,220 | 730 | |
| 4 | Mobile | $130,490 | 560 | |
| 5 | Dothan | $129,990 | 140 | |
| 6 | Montgomery | $125,290 | 960 | |
| 7 | Tuscaloosa | $114,100 | 190 | |
| 8 | Anniston | $113,210 | 60 | |
| 9 | Auburn | $100,560 | 120 | |
| 10 | Florence | $98,850 | 110 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Northwest Alabama run 11.2% below the national average, so the median of $99,250 goes as far as $111,768 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 30.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$99,250as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$111,768US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $99,250 a year, 37.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $51,740 to $174,890 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 70 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Birmingham, at $170,230.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Lawyers in Northwest Alabama, AL?
The median annual wage is $99,250, or $47.72 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $159,670, so pay in Northwest Alabama, AL is 37.8% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Northwest Alabama, AL earns more than $174,890 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $51,740 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Birmingham, at $170,230 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 70 jobs in this occupation in Northwest Alabama, AL. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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