DOL Median (Pennsylvania)
$128,300
vs National
-19.8%
National: $160,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$134,205
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$128,300
-19.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$160,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Lawyers in Pennsylvania earns $128,300 in nominal terms, which is 19.8% below the national average of $160,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 95.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $134,205 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Pennsylvania
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| TRANSFIELD SERVICES AMERICAS INC. | $250,000 | 1 |
| Mylan Inc. | $220,000 | 1 |
| Reed Smith LLP | $195,000 | 43 |
| DLA Piper LLP (US) | $190,000 | 62 |
| Dechert LLP | $180,000 | 81 |
| Pepper Hamilton LLP | $177,500 | 9 |
| CONDO ROCCIA KOPTIW LLC | $165,000 | 1 |
| CONDO ROCCIA LLP | $159,650 | 2 |
| SAP Labs LLC | $158,679 | 1 |
| K&L Gates LLP | $157,000 | 51 |
| SEVERN TRENT SERVICES, INC. | $148,512 | 1 |
| Chamberlain Hrdlicka White Williams & Aughtry | $145,000 | 1 |
| Baker & Hostetler LLP | $145,000 | 10 |
| GLEZIO ROCHA LLC | $144,000 | 5 |
| Duane Morris LLP | $142,500 | 25 |
| LAW OFFICES OF TAHIR MELLA, P.C. | $128,409 | 4 |
| Lanxess | $128,300 | 1 |
| THORP REED & ARMSTRONG LLP | $125,000 | 1 |
| BUCHANAN INGERSOLL & ROONEY PC | $125,000 | 1 |
| Clark Hill PLC | $110,000 | 1 |
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New York, IL · $750,000Plainsboro, NJ · $415,000Lakewood, CO · $320,000Evergreen, CO · $320,000Washingon, DC · $305,000Top-Paying Roles in Pennsylvania
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How much does a Lawyers make in Pennsylvania?
The median Lawyers salary in Pennsylvania is $128,300 based on 53 DOL filings.
Is Pennsylvania a good place to work as a Lawyers?
A Lawyers in Pennsylvania earns 19.8% less than the national median of $160,000, or $134,205 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.