salary$127,920 a year$62 an hour · median pay in the Jacksonville, FL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$66,500per year
Top pay (top 10%)$225,360per year
Jobs in the area3,760people work this job
Can a lawyer afford Jacksonville?
Cheap. Rent of $1,719 a month takes 16.1% 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 Jacksonville, FL?
The median pay for a lawyer in the Jacksonville, FL area is $127,920 a year ($62 an hour). Most earn between $66,500 and $225,360.
Can a lawyer afford to live in Jacksonville?
Typical rent of $1,719 a month takes 16.1% 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 Jacksonville, FL metro area.