Lawyers pay range in Hagerstown
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $71,950 a year or less, while the top 10% make $189,950 or more. The middle half of lawyers in Hagerstown earn between $83,230 and $136,580.
- $72K10th
- $83K25th
- $109KMedian
- $137K75th
- $190K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $121,120 | $10,093 | $58.23 |
| Median | $108,530 | $9,044 | $52.18 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $83,230 | $6,936 | $40.01 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $136,580 | $11,382 | $65.66 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Lawyers pay in Hagerstown vs. Maryland and the U.S.
Lawyers in Hagerstown earn 23% less than the Maryland average ($157,370) and 35% less than the U.S. average ($185,840). At the median the gap is -32% against the U.S. median of $159,670.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hagerstown | $121,120 | $108,530 | $71,950 | $189,950 | 230 |
| Maryland | $157,370 | $139,110 | $81,730 | $269,020 | 13,810 |
| 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 Hagerstown
On the average salary of $121,120, a single filer in Hagerstown takes home about $88,452 a year, or $7,371 a month and $3,402 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% of gross pay.
The Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $89,380 | $7,448 |
| Working in MD | $88,452 | $7,371 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
Is Hagerstown a good place for lawyers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Hagerstown area are 6% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 94.2), so the average $121,120 buys what about $128,617 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Hagerstown ($47,440). A typical home costs $324,997, or 2.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Lawyers salary in other Maryland cities
Hagerstown ranks 4th of 4 Maryland metro areas for this job; Baltimore pays the most ($154,190).
- Baltimore$154,190
- Lexington Park$147,220
- Salisbury$144,560
- Hagerstown$121,120
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 Hagerstown: questions
How much do lawyers make an hour in Hagerstown?
$58.23 an hour on average, and $52.18 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level lawyers salary in Hagerstown?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $71,950 a year and the 25th percentile is $83,230, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the lawyers take-home pay in Hagerstown?
About $88,452 a year ($7,371 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $121,120. Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
Do lawyers earn more in Hagerstown than elsewhere?
The average here is 35% 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 Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV (25180). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.0%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.45, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.45).
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