Lawyers Jobs Pay in Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
Average Hourly Pay
$71.04
122.0%Above national average
Range: $67.66 – $74.43
Average Annual Pay
$147,769
122.0%Above national average
Range: $140,733 – $154,806
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
$60.38/hr
Range: $57.51 – $63.27
Annual Rate
$125,604
Range: $119,623 – $131,585
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$71.04/hr
Range: $67.66 – $74.43
Annual Rate
$147,769
Range: $140,733 – $154,806
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$81.70/hr
Range: $77.81 – $85.59
Annual Rate
$169,934
Range: $161,843 – $178,027
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
