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Lawyers Employment and Wages in 2022
In 2022, the Lawyers occupation accounted for over 707 thousand jobs in the United States, reflecting an increase of 3.8% from 2021. The annual mean wage in 2022 was $163,770, and the median wage was $135,740. Compared to the national average for all occupations, the wages for this occupation were higher by 164.6%.