DOL Median (Wilmington, DE)
$111,921
vs National
-30%
National: $160,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$110,703
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$111,921
-30% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$160,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Lawyers in Wilmington, DE earns $111,921 in nominal terms, which is 30% below the national average of $160,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 101.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $110,703 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Wilmington, DE
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| InterDigital Holdings, Inc. | $215,000 | 1 |
| FISH RICHARDSON P.C. | $190,000 | 6 |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP | $155,000 | 3 |
| PRICKETT, JONES & ELLIOTT, P.A. | $145,000 | 1 |
| BOUCHARD MARGULES & FRIEDLANDER, P.A. | $125,000 | 1 |
| Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP | $98,842 | 1 |
| Bifferato Gentilotti LLC | $82,000 | 4 |
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How much does a Lawyers make in Wilmington, DE?
The median Lawyers salary in Wilmington, DE is $111,921 based on 8 DOL filings.
Is Wilmington, DE a good place to work as a Lawyers?
A Lawyers in Wilmington, DE earns 30% less than the national median of $160,000, or $110,703 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.