Lawyer Salary in Alaska: $174,000 Average

Average base salary, Alaska

$174,000 / year

≈ $14,500 per month · $83.65 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for Alaska · median $155,000

25th percentile
$121,500Average
$174,00075th percentile
$197,500

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

Lawyer salary by state

Alabama$152,000

Alaska$174,000

Arizona$162,500

Arkansas$136,500

California$238,000

Colorado$213,500

Connecticut$192,500

Delaware$207,000

District of Columbia$251,500

Florida$167,500

Georgia$198,000

Hawaii$131,500

Idaho$129,500

Illinois$187,500

Indiana$182,000

Iowa$150,000

Kansas$135,000

Kentucky$125,000

Louisiana$132,000

Maine$134,000

Maryland$163,000

Massachusetts$213,000

Michigan$154,000

Minnesota$180,500

Mississippi$112,500

Missouri$168,500

Montana$120,000

Nebraska$138,000

Nevada$213,000

New Hampshire$179,000

New Jersey$190,500

New Mexico$143,000

New York$228,000

North Carolina$166,000

North Dakota$133,000

Ohio$156,500

Oklahoma$127,000

Oregon$162,000

Pennsylvania$175,000

Rhode Island$165,500

South Carolina$150,000

South Dakota$137,000

Tennessee$169,500

Texas$186,500

Utah$175,500

Vermont$186,000

Virginia$185,500

Washington$176,000

West Virginia$127,500

Wisconsin$177,000

Wyoming$129,500

About this role

Lawyer is a professional role in the Legal job family. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Lawyers do

Typical education: Doctoral Degree

Interpret laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
Analyze the probable outcomes of cases, using knowledge of legal precedents.
Gather evidence to formulate defense or to initiate legal actions by such means as interviewing clients and witnesses to ascertain the facts of a case.
Represent clients in court or before government agencies.
Evaluate findings and develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.

Top skills: Speaking Reading Comprehension Critical Thinking Active Listening Writing Judgment and Decision Making

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Lawyer salary by industry

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

471,640 workers

$200,000

Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS

160,180 workers

$146,000

Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

68,230 workers

$144,000

State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

54,710 workers

$127,500

Federal Government, including the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation)

40,500 workers

$177,500

Finance and Insurance

34,410 workers

$224,500

Management of Companies and Enterprises

24,980 workers

$253,500

Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services

11,630 workers

$177,000

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

Lawyer pays 42% above the average across 1,680 roles in the Legal job family (family average $135,500).

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Corporate Secretary Corporate Governance Section$191,500

Corporate Secretary General Legal Counsel Group$193,500

Corporate Secretary Ethics Group$190,500

Corporate Secretary Government Affairs Division$194,500

Corporate Secretary Attorney Division$189,500

Group Manager Legal Tax Division$192,500

Senior Group Manager Ethics Division$192,500

Senior Group Manager Legal Tax Division$192,500

Senior Vice President General Legal Counsel Department$192,500

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Lawyer make?

The average base salary for a Lawyer in the United States is $192,500 per year, or about $92.55 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $106,500 and $229,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Legal roles?

The Legal job family averages $135,500 across 1,680 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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