Lawyers Salary in Alabama
In Alabama, lawyers earn a median $131,970 a year, well below the national median of $159,670 (−17%); the state ranks 26th of 51 states by median. Lawyers earn 2.9 times the median across all occupations in Alabama ($45,670). Among neighbouring states, Tennessee, Georgia and Florida pay more (up to $136,180 in Tennessee) and Mississippi pays less (down to $91,690 in Mississippi). Alabama employs 6,730 lawyers, 3.18 per 1,000 jobs, the 30th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.66 means it is less common in Alabama than nationally.
Alabama vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Alabama | Hourly | $29.96 | $39.87 | $63.45 | $87.23 | $119.76 | $70.50 | 6,730 | 3.18 | 0.66 |
| Annual | $62,310 | $82,920 | $131,970 | $181,440 | $249,090 | $146,630 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $37.67 | $49.51 | $76.76 | $106.43 | $169.04 | $89.35 | 754,500 | – | – |
| Annual | $78,360 | $102,990 | $159,670 | $221,370 | $351,600 | $185,840 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 26th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 30th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.66
- Jobs per 1,000
- 3.18
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Alabama's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Alabama
13 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Alabama publish a row for lawyers, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | $81.84 | $170,230 | $65,650 | $272,900 | 2,800 | 5.39 | 1.11 |
| Decatur, AL | $66.83 | $139,010 | $64,990 | $189,450 | 70 | 1.08 | 0.22 |
| Huntsville, AL | $64.05 | $133,220 | $62,470 | $229,170 | 730 | 2.74 | 0.56 |
| Mobile, AL | $62.74 | $130,490 | $67,340 | $239,990 | 560 | 3.27 | 0.67 |
| Dothan, AL | $62.50 | $129,990 | $49,990 | $218,380 | 140 | 2.29 | 0.47 |
| Montgomery, AL | $60.24 | $125,290 | $71,390 | $214,820 | 960 | 5.82 | 1.20 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $54.86 | $114,100 | $61,050 | $214,030 | 190 | 1.78 | 0.37 |
| Anniston-Oxford, AL | $54.43 | $113,210 | $51,350 | $167,700 | 60 | 1.48 | 0.30 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | $50.06 | $104,120 | $51,860 | $251,620 | 290 | 2.52 | 0.52 |
| Auburn-Opelika, AL | $48.34 | $100,560 | $53,710 | $273,500 | 120 | 1.70 | 0.35 |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL | $47.53 | $98,850 | $51,680 | $187,290 | 110 | 2.01 | 0.42 |
| Gadsden, AL | $45.30 | $94,220 | $49,120 | $153,330 | 70 | 2.02 | 0.42 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL | $38.50 | $80,090 | $63,230 | $218,240 | 180 | 2.10 | 0.43 |
| Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $47.81 | $99,440 | $58,250 | $168,980 | 120 | 1.78 | 0.37 |
| Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $47.72 | $99,250 | $51,740 | $174,890 | 70 | 1.04 | 0.21 |
| Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $46.50 | $96,720 | $52,840 | $179,610 | 240 | 1.59 | 0.33 |
| Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $46.17 | $96,030 | $56,730 | $199,990 | 120 | 1.40 | 0.29 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $63.45 | $131,970 | 6,730 | 0.66 |
| Florida | $64.03 | $133,180 | 55,210 | 1.15 |
| Georgia | $64.82 | $134,830 | 23,930 | 1.01 |
| Mississippi | $44.08 | $91,690 | 3,100 | 0.55 |
| Tennessee | $65.47 | $136,180 | 9,010 | 0.57 |
See the national page for Lawyers (every state ranked) and the Alabama wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Alabama estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.