Lawyers pay range in Sierra Vista
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $86,940 a year or less, while the top 10% make $164,940 or more. The middle half of lawyers in Sierra Vista earn between $107,830 and $132,160.
- $87K10th
- $108K25th
- $120KMedian
- $132K75th
- $165K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $126,210 | $10,518 | $60.68 |
| Median | $119,990 | $9,999 | $57.69 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $107,830 | $8,986 | $51.84 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $132,160 | $11,013 | $63.54 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Lawyers pay in Sierra Vista vs. Arizona and the U.S.
Lawyers in Sierra Vista earn 20% less than the Arizona average ($157,190) and 32% less than the U.S. average ($185,840). At the median the gap is -25% against the U.S. median of $159,670.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Vista | $126,210 | $119,990 | $86,940 | $164,940 | 80 |
| Arizona | $157,190 | $134,260 | $85,990 | $268,170 | 11,640 |
| United States | $185,840 | $159,670 | $78,360 | $351,600 | 754,500 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Lawyers salary after taxes in Sierra Vista
On the average salary of $126,210, a single filer in Sierra Vista takes home about $94,769 a year, or $7,897 a month and $3,645 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Sierra Vista a good place for lawyers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Sierra Vista area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.2), so the average $126,210 buys what about $141,423 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Sierra Vista ($47,050). A typical home costs $264,784, or 2.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Lawyers salary in other Arizona cities
Sierra Vista ranks 6th of 7 Arizona metro areas for this job; Phoenix pays the most ($161,240).
- Phoenix$161,240
- Flagstaff$155,600
- Tucson$147,830
- Prescott Valley$134,660
- Yuma$133,280
- Sierra Vista$126,210
- Lake Havasu City$123,370
Highest-paying cities for lawyers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($288,980).
- San Jose, CA$288,980
- Santa Rosa, CA$248,950
- Los Angeles, CA$241,500
- San Francisco, CA$237,060
- Bridgeport, CT$231,710
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Lawyers salary in Sierra Vista: questions
How much do lawyers make an hour in Sierra Vista?
$60.68 an hour on average, and $57.69 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level lawyers salary in Sierra Vista?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $86,940 a year and the 25th percentile is $107,830, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the lawyers take-home pay in Sierra Vista?
About $94,769 a year ($7,897 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $126,210.
Do lawyers earn more in Sierra Vista than elsewhere?
The average here is 32% less than the U.S. average for this job ($185,840).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 23-1011; area Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ (43420). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.7%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.46, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.46).
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