salary$105,360 a year$51 an hour · median pay in the Athens-Clarke County, GA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$52,630per year
Top pay (top 10%)$205,830per year
Jobs in the area240people work this job
Can a lawyer afford Athens?
Cheap. Rent of $1,426 a month takes 16.2% of the median lawyer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make in Athens, GA?
The median pay for a lawyer in the Athens-Clarke County, GA area is $105,360 a year ($51 an hour). Most earn between $52,630 and $205,830.
Can a lawyer afford to live in Athens?
Typical rent of $1,426 a month takes 16.2% of the median lawyer salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Athens-Clarke County, GA metro area.