salary$134,440 a year$65 an hour · median pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$74,270per year
Top pay (top 10%)$322,970per year
Jobs in the area1,670people work this job
Can a lawyer afford Memphis?
Cheap. Rent of $1,399 a month takes 12.5% 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 Memphis, TN?
The median pay for a lawyer in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR area is $134,440 a year ($65 an hour). Most earn between $74,270 and $322,970.
Can a lawyer afford to live in Memphis?
Typical rent of $1,399 a month takes 12.5% 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 Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area.