salary$103,320 a year$50 an hour · median pay in the Tallahassee, FL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$75,420per year
Top pay (top 10%)$204,480per year
Jobs in the area2,170people work this job
Can a lawyer afford Tallahassee?
Cheap. Rent of $1,480 a month takes 17.2% 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 Tallahassee, FL?
The median pay for a lawyer in the Tallahassee, FL area is $103,320 a year ($50 an hour). Most earn between $75,420 and $204,480.
Can a lawyer afford to live in Tallahassee?
Typical rent of $1,480 a month takes 17.2% 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 Tallahassee, FL metro area.