Lawyers in District of Columbia
Lawyers represent clients in court proceedings, draft legal documents, and advise on business transactions and disputes. They work in law firms, corporate legal departments, government agencies, or private practice In District of Columbia the median pay is $195,190 a year, 22% above the national median of $159,670.
$195,190median pay in District of Columbia, per year
$172,060–$360,310middle half earn
33,070employed in District of Columbia
$159,670U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in District of Columbia
4open roles like this on employer career sites, 2 in District of Columbia or remote
4employers hiring
1posted in the last 7 days
Remote · CAwhere most openings are
What it takes
Preparation: Extensive preparation (graduate degree and/or many years of experience). Most hold doct.
Skills that matter most
SpeakingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningCritical ThinkingWritingComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingPersuasion
Knowledge areas
Law and GovernmentEnglish LanguageCustomer and Personal ServiceAdministrativeComputers and ElectronicsCommunications and Media
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Lawyers.
Licenses and training in District of Columbia
Lawyers pay in other states
New York · $207,860California · $195,080Massachusetts · $176,680Delaware · $173,510Colorado · $168,520Virginia · $167,210Connecticut · $163,600New Jersey · $161,430Illinois · $160,800Pennsylvania · $157,180
Related occupations
Judicial Law ClerksAdministrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing OfficersArbitrators, Mediators, and ConciliatorsJudges, Magistrate Judges, and MagistratesParalegals and Legal AssistantsTitle Examiners, Abstractors, and SearchersLegal Support Workers, All Other
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O*NET-SOC 23-1011.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, District of Columbia, annual.