salary$126,520 a year$61 an hour · median pay in the Knoxville, TN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$77,800per year
Top pay (top 10%)$263,220per year
Jobs in the area1,250people work this job
Can a lawyer afford Knoxville?
Cheap. Rent of $1,544 a month takes 14.6% 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 Knoxville, TN?
The median pay for a lawyer in the Knoxville, TN area is $126,520 a year ($61 an hour). Most earn between $77,800 and $263,220.
Can a lawyer afford to live in Knoxville?
Typical rent of $1,544 a month takes 14.6% 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 Knoxville, TN metro area.