Lawyers pay range in Walla Walla
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $89,990 a year or less, while the top 10% make $190,420 or more. The middle half of lawyers in Walla Walla earn between $107,760 and $155,820.
- $90K10th
- $108K25th
- $137KMedian
- $156K75th
- $190K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $134,910 | $11,242 | $64.86 |
| Median | $136,990 | $11,416 | $65.86 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $107,760 | $8,980 | $51.81 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $155,820 | $12,985 | $74.91 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Lawyers pay in Walla Walla vs. Washington and the U.S.
Lawyers in Walla Walla earn 21% less than the Washington average ($169,940) and 27% less than the U.S. average ($185,840). At the median the gap is -14% against the U.S. median of $159,670.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walla Walla | $134,910 | $136,990 | $89,990 | $190,420 | 40 |
| Washington | $169,940 | $154,130 | $94,260 | $298,210 | 12,770 |
| 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 Walla Walla
On the average salary of $134,910, a single filer in Walla Walla takes home about $103,477 a year, or $8,623 a month and $3,980 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Is Walla Walla a good place for lawyers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Walla Walla area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 98.5), so the average $134,910 buys what about $136,938 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Walla Walla ($53,100). A typical home costs $419,484, or 3.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Lawyers salary in other Washington cities
Walla Walla ranks 7th of 10 Washington metro areas for this job; Seattle pays the most ($180,920).
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 Walla Walla: questions
How much do lawyers make an hour in Walla Walla?
$64.86 an hour on average, and $65.86 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level lawyers salary in Walla Walla?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $89,990 a year and the 25th percentile is $107,760, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the lawyers take-home pay in Walla Walla?
About $103,477 a year ($8,623 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $134,910. Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Do lawyers earn more in Walla Walla than elsewhere?
The average here is 27% 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 Walla Walla, WA (47460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.6%.
- 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 no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.29, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.29).
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