Lawyer salaries
Maybe you do not know that ... the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that the median annual wage for lawyers was about $114,970 in 2014, with the top 10 percent of earners taking home more than $187,199 per year. Those working in state and local government tend to earn less while lawyers specializing in financial and insurance law are in the top bracket. Prospective lawyers considering where to practice law should also be aware that in 25 states, the annual salaries surpassed the national average. The District of Columbia topped this list in 2014, with lawyers taking home nearly $169,000. Below is a list of the top ten paying states for lawyers in 2014 according to the BLS. STATES 2014 AVERAGE SALARY California $158,200 New York $154,340 Delaware $145,940 Massachusetts $144,030 Texas $141,240 New Jersey $140,770 Connecticut $140,040 Georgia $132,540 Virginia $131,320 Colorado $130,620 According to PayScale.com’s data for 2014, the...