salary$126,960 a year$61 an hour · median pay in the Greensboro-High Point, NC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$70,110per year
Top pay (top 10%)$310,190per year
Jobs in the area980people work this job
Can a lawyer afford Greensboro?
Cheap. Rent of $1,496 a month takes 14.1% 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 Greensboro, NC?
The median pay for a lawyer in the Greensboro-High Point, NC area is $126,960 a year ($61 an hour). Most earn between $70,110 and $310,190.
Can a lawyer afford to live in Greensboro?
Typical rent of $1,496 a month takes 14.1% 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 Greensboro-High Point, NC metro area.