Salary by Education Level
What the Data Shows
For Lawyers positions, filings requiring a Master's degree carried an average declared salary of $138,331 versus $161,053 for those requiring a Bachelor's - a premium of -14.1%. Across all certified filings with a stated education level, 3.7% accepted a Bachelor's degree as the minimum requirement.
Education vs Salary
| Education Level | Average Salary | Filings | % of Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | $188,205 | 957 | 81.9% |
| Doctorate | $166,654 | 48 | 4.1% |
| Bachelor's | $161,053 | 43 | 3.7% |
| Master's | $138,331 | 118 | 10.1% |
| None | $118,308 | 3 | 0.3% |