Lawyers
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.
SOC: 23-1011.00
Common Job Titles
AttorneyAttorney GeneralCounselLawyer
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Lawyers (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
747,750
Wage Distribution by Percentile
| Metric | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers earn the following or less | $72,780 |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | $239,200+ |
| Workers on average earn | $182,760 |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Skills & Requirements
Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance
- Law and Government5.0/5
- English Language4.7/5
- Customer and Personal Service4.0/5
- Administrative3.2/5
- Computers and Electronics3.1/5
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
In-Demand Technology
Frequently requested by employers in job postings
Adobe AcrobatGoogle AnalyticsMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft DynamicsMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ProjectMicrosoft WordSAP software
Technology Skills
ADC Legal Systems Perfect PracticeADERANT Expert Matter CenterAbacus Data Systems AbacusLawAbacusNext HotDocsAdvanced Technologies Class ActAdvantageLaw WinVantageAnacomp CaseLogistixArgosy Legal Systems Power Closer
Tools & Equipment
Compact disk CD recordersComputer data input scannersDesktop computersDigital photocopiersDigital video disk DVD recordersLaptop computersLiquid crystal display LCD projectorsOptical character readers