Lawyer Salary in Raleigh, NC
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS Survey
Median Annual Salary
$145,239
Hourly Rate
$69.83
/hour
Jobs in Area
382
employed
Lawyer Salary Range in Raleigh, NC
Annual Salary Range
$94k
10th percentile
$122k
25th
$172k
75th
$219k
90th percentile
Salary Breakdown by Percentile
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile (Entry Level) | $94,407 | $45.39 |
| 25th Percentile | $122,314 | $58.80 |
| Median (50th Percentile) | $145,239 | $69.83 |
| 75th Percentile | $172,383 | $82.88 |
| 90th Percentile (Top Earners) | $218,687 | $105.14 |
| Average (Mean) | $156,990 | $75.48 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The average Lawyer salary in Raleigh, NC is $145,239 per year or $69.83 per hour as of 2023. This is based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey.
About This Data
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey for 2023. The geographic area covered is the Raleigh-Cary Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Last updated: 1/14/2026
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How Raleigh, NC Compares
vs National Average
$145,760
vs North Carolina Average
$143,710
Cost-of-Living Adjusted
$144,516
Cost of living in Raleigh, NC is 0.5% above the national average.
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