SOC 23-1011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Lawyers — Rome
Rome, GA · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Lawyers in Rome, GA is $74,410 per year, substantially below the national median of $159,670 — a gap of 53.4%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Lawyers in Rome, GA is $74,410 per year, substantially below the national median of $159,670 — a gap of 53.4%. Half of workers earn between $74,410 and $122,910. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $68,730 and the ninetieth at $215,940.
Within the state, Atlanta records the highest median at $138,210. Of the 203 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 45th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $68,730 | −57.0% |
| 25th | $74,410 | −53.4% |
| Median (50th) | $74,410 | −53.4% |
| 75th | $122,910 | −23.0% |
| 90th | $215,940 | +35.2% |
| Mean | $110,510 | −30.8% |
Other metro areas in Georgia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlanta | $138,210 | 18,760 | |
| 2 | Brunswick | $125,480 | 200 | |
| 3 | Augusta | $123,960 | 630 | |
| 4 | Savannah | $123,050 | 640 | |
| 5 | Warner Robins | $118,750 | 120 | |
| 6 | Macon | $108,200 | 410 | |
| 7 | Hinesville | $107,320 | 50 | |
| 8 | Athens | $105,360 | 240 | |
| 9 | Columbus | $104,120 | 290 | |
| 10 | Albany | $103,510 | 150 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Rome run 3.7% below the national average, so the median of $74,410 goes as far as $77,269 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 51.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$74,410as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$77,269US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $74,410 a year, 53.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $68,730 to $215,940 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Atlanta, at $138,210.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Lawyers in Rome, GA?
The median annual wage is $74,410, or $35.77 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 Rome, GA is 53.4% 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 Rome, GA earns more than $215,940 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $68,730 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 Atlanta, at $138,210 per year.
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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