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Lawyers

Median Salary
145,760
Job Outlook
+5%

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Represent clients in criminal and civil litigation and other legal proceedings, draw up legal documents, or manage or advise clients on legal transactions. May specialize in a single area or may practice broadly in many areas of law.

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What is the job outlook?

Employment of lawyers is projected to grow 5 percent from 2023 to 2033, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 35,600 openings for lawyers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$69,100

10%

$145,760

Median

$185,050

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • Doctoral degree

    77%

  • First professional degree

    22%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Programs for Foreign Lawyers
  • Tax Law/Taxation
  • Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General
  • Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law
  • Health Law
  • Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other
  • Human Resources Law
  • Tribal/Indigenous Law
  • American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence
  • Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources Law
  • International Law and Legal Studies
  • Intellectual Property Law
  • International Business, Trade, and Tax Law
  • Comparative Law
  • Criminal Law and Procedure
  • Real Estate and Land Development Law
  • Patent Law
  • Compliance Law

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Verbal Skills

    High

  • Leadership

    High

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    High

  • Math and Science Skills

    Low

  • Technology Design and Control

    Low

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Low

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Law and Government
  • English Language
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Administrative
  • Computers and Electronics

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Time Pressure

    High

  • Decision Making

    High

  • Level Of Competition

    High

  • Responsibility

    Mid

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Low

  • Repetitiveness

    Low

  • Physical Activity

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Enterprising

You love taking risks in business or personal projects — and have the leadership skills to back it up.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

Investigative

You love figuring out how things work and researching subjects that interest you.

RIASEC represents six broad interest areas—Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional—helping individuals identify careers that match their skills and preferences.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.