verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Lawyer Salary in Florida

Median Annual in Florida
$133,180/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$64.03/hr
▼ 17% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Florida

groups Employed in FL
55,210
public U.S. Median
$159,670
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$128,783 #34 of 51

Lawyer pay in Florida, explained

Lawyers in Florida earn a median of $133,180 per year ($64.03 per hour), which is 17% below the national median of $159,670. Entry-level workers earn around $75,530, while the most experienced lawyers reach about $301,050. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Florida.

Is $133,180 good pay in Florida?

Adjusted for Florida's cost of living (which runs 103% of the U.S. average), that $133,180 is worth about $128,783 in national buying power — ranking Florida #34 for real pay (vs #24 on the sticker number).

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Lawyer pay by experience in Florida

Entry level (10th pct)
$75,530
$36.31/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$133,180
$64.03/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$301,050
$144.74/hr

Lawyer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs FL
Florida (here) $133,180 $128,783
Georgia $134,830 $140,021 −$1,650
Alabama $131,970 $148,576 +$1,210

Lawyer in Florida: FAQ

How much do lawyers make in Florida?

Lawyers in Florida earn a median of $133,180 per year ($64.03 per hour), compared with $159,670 nationally.

Does Florida pay lawyers well?

At $133,180, Florida pays 17% below the national median for lawyers. An estimated 55,210 work in the state.

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