salary$127,490 a year$61 an hour · median pay in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$75,560per year
Top pay (top 10%)$255,310per year
Jobs in the area8,330people work this job
Can a lawyer afford Clearwater?
OK. Rent of $2,168 a month takes 20.4% 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 Clearwater, FL?
The median pay for a lawyer in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL area is $127,490 a year ($61 an hour). Most earn between $75,560 and $255,310.
Can a lawyer afford to live in Clearwater?
Typical rent of $2,168 a month takes 20.4% of the median lawyer salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area.