North Carolina, NC · 2026
Lawyers Salary in North Carolina (2026)
Average across 6 cities · Based on BLS data · Updated 2026
State Average
$170,470
per year
State Median
$140,804
per year
vs National Average
-3%
national avg: $176,470
25th %ile
$94,696
Entry
Average
$170,470
State avg
75th %ile
$209,969
Senior
Lawyers Salary by City in North Carolina
| City | Avg Salary | vs State Avg | YoY Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh, NC | $179,646 | +5% | +3.4% |
| Durham, NC | $175,411 | +3% | +2% |
| Charlotte, NC | $174,352 | +2% | +4% |
| Greensboro, NC | $166,940 | -2% | +3.1% |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $163,764 | -4% | +3.4% |
| Fayetteville, NC | $162,705 | -5% | +3.7% |
Compare cities side by side
See how Lawyers salaries stack up across North Carolina cities.