Lawyers pay range in Carson City
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $109,220 a year or less, while the top 10% make $207,960 or more. The middle half of lawyers in Carson City earn between $122,430 and $162,880.
- $109K10th
- $122K25th
- $142KMedian
- $163K75th
- $208K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $155,740 | $12,978 | $74.88 |
| Median | $142,500 | $11,875 | $68.51 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $122,430 | $10,202 | $58.86 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $162,880 | $13,573 | $78.31 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Lawyers pay in Carson City vs. Nevada and the U.S.
Lawyers in Carson City earn 24% less than the Nevada average ($205,630) and 16% less than the U.S. average ($185,840). At the median the gap is -11% against the U.S. median of $159,670.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson City | $155,740 | $142,500 | $109,220 | $207,960 | 170 |
| Nevada | $205,630 | $150,510 | $96,010 | $414,290 | 6,490 |
| 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 Carson City
On the average salary of $155,740, a single filer in Carson City takes home about $117,714 a year, or $9,810 a month and $4,527 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Carson City a good place for lawyers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Carson City area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 98.1), so the average $155,740 buys what about $158,708 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Carson City ($56,680). A typical home costs $494,229, or 3.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Lawyers salary in other Nevada cities
Carson City ranks 3rd of 3 Nevada metro areas for this job; Las Vegas pays the most ($207,920).
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 Carson City: questions
How much do lawyers make an hour in Carson City?
$74.88 an hour on average, and $68.51 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level lawyers salary in Carson City?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $109,220 a year and the 25th percentile is $122,430, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the lawyers take-home pay in Carson City?
About $117,714 a year ($9,810 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $155,740. Nevada has no state income tax.
Do lawyers earn more in Carson City than elsewhere?
The average here is 16% 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 Carson City, NV (16180). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 7.1%.
- 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.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.12, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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