salary$109,620 a year$53 an hour · median pay in the Wilmington, NC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$65,100per year
Top pay (top 10%)$302,470per year
Jobs in the area480people work this job
Can a lawyer afford Wilmington?
Cheap. Rent of $1,730 a month takes 18.9% 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 Wilmington, NC?
The median pay for a lawyer in the Wilmington, NC area is $109,620 a year ($53 an hour). Most earn between $65,100 and $302,470.
Can a lawyer afford to live in Wilmington?
Typical rent of $1,730 a month takes 18.9% 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 Wilmington, NC metro area.