Lawyers Jobs Pay in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
Average Hourly Pay
$80.33
151.0%Above national average
Range: $76.50 – $84.15
Average Annual Pay
$167,076
151.0%Above national average
Range: $159,120 – $175,032
How much do Lawyers make?
Your level of experience is a key factor in determining your earning potential. Here's what you can expect at different career stages:
Entry Level
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$68.28/hr
Range: $65.02 – $71.53
Annual Rate
$142,015
Range: $135,252 – $148,777
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$80.33/hr
Range: $76.50 – $84.15
Annual Rate
$167,076
Range: $159,120 – $175,032
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$92.38/hr
Range: $87.97 – $96.77
Annual Rate
$192,137
Range: $182,988 – $201,287
Lawyers job description
Lawyers professionals work within the legal system to provide legal services, research, and support. They help ensure justice and legal compliance for individuals and organizations.
Responsibilities
- •Research legal issues and precedents
- •Prepare legal documents
- •Represent clients in legal matters
- •Advise on legal rights and obligations
- •Maintain client confidentiality
- •Stay current with legal developments
Skills
- •Legal research and writing
- •Critical thinking
- •Communication and advocacy
- •Attention to detail
- •Ethics and professionalism
- •Time management
Qualifications
- •Law degree (for attorneys)
- •Bar admission (for attorneys)
- •Paralegal certification (for paralegals)
- •Legal experience preferred
