salary$121,290 a year$58 an hour · median pay in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$62,530per year
Top pay (top 10%)$290,190per year
Jobs in the area4,330people work this job
Can a lawyer afford New Orleans?
Cheap. Rent of $1,508 a month takes 14.9% 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 New Orleans, LA?
The median pay for a lawyer in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA area is $121,290 a year ($58 an hour). Most earn between $62,530 and $290,190.
Can a lawyer afford to live in New Orleans?
Typical rent of $1,508 a month takes 14.9% 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 New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area.