Lawyers Jobs Pay in State College, PA
Average Hourly Pay
$58.09
81.5%Above national average
Range: $55.32 – $60.85
Average Annual Pay
$120,819
81.5%Above national average
Range: $115,066 – $126,572
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
$49.38/hr
Range: $47.02 – $51.72
Annual Rate
$102,696
Range: $97,806 – $107,586
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$58.09/hr
Range: $55.32 – $60.85
Annual Rate
$120,819
Range: $115,066 – $126,572
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$66.80/hr
Range: $63.62 – $69.98
Annual Rate
$138,942
Range: $132,326 – $145,558
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
