Lawyers Jobs Pay in Washington, WA
Average Hourly Pay
$86.14
169.2%Above national average
Range: $82.04 – $90.24
Average Annual Pay
$179,175
169.2%Above national average
Range: $170,643 – $187,708
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
$73.22/hr
Range: $69.73 – $76.70
Annual Rate
$152,299
Range: $145,047 – $159,552
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$86.14/hr
Range: $82.04 – $90.24
Annual Rate
$179,175
Range: $170,643 – $187,708
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$99.06/hr
Range: $94.35 – $103.78
Annual Rate
$206,051
Range: $196,239 – $215,864
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
