Lawyers Jobs Pay in Maryland, MD
Average Hourly Pay
$78.72
146.0%Above national average
Range: $74.97 – $82.47
Average Annual Pay
$163,734
146.0%Above national average
Range: $155,938 – $171,531
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
$66.91/hr
Range: $63.72 – $70.10
Annual Rate
$139,174
Range: $132,547 – $145,801
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$78.72/hr
Range: $74.97 – $82.47
Annual Rate
$163,734
Range: $155,938 – $171,531
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$90.53/hr
Range: $86.22 – $94.84
Annual Rate
$188,294
Range: $179,329 – $197,261
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
