salary$135,670 a year$65 an hour · median pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$87,170per year
Top pay (top 10%)$291,750per year
Jobs in the area8,820people work this job
Can a lawyer afford Tempe?
Cheap. Rent of $1,953 a month takes 17.3% 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 Tempe, AZ?
The median pay for a lawyer in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ area is $135,670 a year ($65 an hour). Most earn between $87,170 and $291,750.
Can a lawyer afford to live in Tempe?
Typical rent of $1,953 a month takes 17.3% 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 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area.