Lawyers in Washington DC earn more on average than elsewhere in the US with an average salary of $162,800, according to MarketWatch.com. At the bottom of the list is Montana where lawyers earn $75,460 annually. The figures revealed that California is the best paying state with lawyers earning $155,750, closely followed by New York at $153,490.
Top five states based on average salary
California $155,750
New York $153,490
Delaware $152,490
Connecticut $139,920
Georgia $137,280
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics 2013
Bottom five states by salary
Montana $75,460
Wyoming $89,280
Kentucky $90,200
West Virginia $90,240
North Dakota $90,850
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics 2013
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