$159,670
What was the median annual pay for U.S. lawyers in May 2025?
The median pay for all occupations was $50,980.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Lawyers (2025) bls.gov
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What share of all U.S. lawyers are women (2024)?
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52%
What share of lawyer jobs are in legal services (law firms)?
11% of lawyers are self-employed.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Lawyers (2025) bls.gov
1,457
How many sitting Article III federal judges were there as of August 1, 2024?
Most were men (67%) and white (74%).
Source: American Bar Association, Profile report spotlights rise of women lawyers (2024) americanbar.org
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