North Carolina, NC · 2026
Lawyers Salary in North Carolina (2026)
Average across 6 cities · Based on BLS data · Updated 2026
State Average
$179,521
per year
State Median
$154,241
per year
vs National Average
-3%
national avg: $185,840
25th %ile
$99,488
Entry
Average
$179,521
State avg
75th %ile
$213,843
Senior
Lawyers Salary by City in North Carolina
| City | Avg Salary | vs State Avg | YoY Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh, NC | $189,185 | +5% | +2.6% |
| Durham, NC | $184,724 | +3% | +2.6% |
| Charlotte, NC | $183,609 | +2% | +2.6% |
| Greensboro, NC | $175,804 | -2% | +2.6% |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $172,459 | -4% | +2.6% |
| Fayetteville, NC | $171,344 | -5% | +2.6% |
Compare cities side by side
See how Lawyers salaries stack up across North Carolina cities.