Lawyers
Represent 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.
Common Job Titles
- Attorney
- Attorney General
- Counsel
- Lawyer
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Lawyers (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
747,750
Wage Distribution by Percentile
Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $72,780. 25th percentile: U.S. $99,760. 50th percentile: U.S. $151,160. 75th percentile: U.S. $215,420. 90th percentile: U.S. $239,200. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.
- U.S.
| Metric | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers earn the following or less | $72,780 |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | $239,200+ |
| Workers on average earn | $182,760 |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Skills & Requirements
Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance
- Law and Government5.0/5
- English Language4.7/5
- Customer and Personal Service4.0/5
- Administrative3.2/5
- Computers and Electronics3.1/5
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
In-Demand Technology
Frequently requested by employers in job postings
- Adobe Acrobat
- Google Analytics
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Dynamics
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft Word
- SAP software
Technology Skills
- ADC Legal Systems Perfect Practice
- ADERANT Expert Matter Center
- Abacus Data Systems AbacusLaw
- AbacusNext HotDocs
- Advanced Technologies Class Act
- AdvantageLaw WinVantage
- Anacomp CaseLogistix
- Argosy Legal Systems Power Closer
Tools & Equipment
- Compact disk CD recorders
- Computer data input scanners
- Desktop computers
- Digital photocopiers
- Digital video disk DVD recorders
- Laptop computers
- Liquid crystal display LCD projectors
- Optical character readers