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Lawyers Salary in Tennessee
Lawyers in Tennessee earn a median $136,180 a year, 15% below the U.S. median.
- Median in TN
- $136,180 a year
- U.S. median
- $159,670 a year
- Employment
- 9,010
- Location quotient
- 0.57
- Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)
Pay range in Tennessee
- Median (50%)
- $136,180 · $65.47 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $163,870 · $78.79 an hour (estimate error ±4.1%)
- 10th percentile
- $76,510 · $36.79 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $98,750 · $47.48 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $198,470 · $95.42 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $324,880 · $156.19 an hour
- Employment
- 9,010 (estimate error ±4.6%)
- Jobs per 1,000
- 2.75
- Location quotient
- 0.57 (1.00 = national share)
Lawyers pay by metro area in Tennessee
Includes metro areas that cross into this state and nonmetropolitan areas
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| Area | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $147,640 | 740 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $142,540 | 3,990 |
| South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $138,910 | 120 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $134,440 | 1,670 |
| East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $134,440 | 140 |
| Jackson, TN | $133,770 | 190 |
| Cleveland, TN | $131,980 | 60 |
| Knoxville, TN | $126,520 | 1,250 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $119,430 | 160 |
| Johnson City, TN | $117,390 | 130 |
| North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $117,390 | 140 |
| Morristown, TN | $115,230 | 70 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $107,560 | 300 |
| West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $99,640 | 160 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do lawyers make in Tennessee?
- The median wage for lawyers in Tennessee is $136,180 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 9,010 jobs in the state.
- Where in Tennessee do lawyers earn the most?
- Chattanooga, TN-GA has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $147,640 a year.