The salary statistics and trend of lawyers in the industry of accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping, and payroll services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare lawyer salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $70,900 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $101,470 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $157,630 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $185,590 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | No Data |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for lawyers in the industry of accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping, and payroll services. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 75th percentile (the top 25 percent of the highest paid) lawyers is $185,590. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $157,630. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent lawyers is $70,900.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of lawyers in the industry of Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $157,630 | 3.70% | 32.92% |
| 2016 | $151,790 | 14.87% | - |
| 2015 | $129,220 | 11.61% | - |
| 2014 | $114,220 | 14.38% | - |
| 2013 | $97,800 | -8.12% | - |
| 2012 | $105,740 | - | - |
The average salaries of lawyers in 13 industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of lawyers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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