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Lawyers (23-1011) in Danbury Labor Market Area
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Danbury LMA (1Q 2023)
All Industry
Estimated employment200
Mean wage$83.01
Entry wage$39.71
10th percentile wage$37.61
50th percentile wage$68.19
90th percentile wageN/A
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services12061.9%
Management of Companies and Enterprises3013.6%
Public Administration207.5%
 Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Management of Companies and Enterprises30$116.32
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services120$55.59
Public Administration20$47.60
Lawyers (23-1011)
Represent clients in criminal and civil litigation and other legal proceedings, draw up legal documents, or manage or advise clients on legal transactions. May specialize in a single area or may practice broadly in many areas of law.
Median Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to Occupational GroupDifference
Current  $68.19 $42.51 $25.68
2022$65.67+3.8%$40.94+3.8%$24.73
2021$62.74+4.7%$39.11+4.7%$23.63
2020$61.11+2.7%$38.09+2.7%$23.01
2019$59.87+2.1%$37.32+2.1%$22.55
2018$58.49+2.3%$36.46+2.3%$22.03
2017$57.25+2.2%$35.69+2.2%$21.56
2016$56.06+2.1%$34.95+2.1%$21.11
2015$54.99+1.9%$34.28+1.9%$20.71
2014$53.89+2.1%$33.59+2.1%$20.29
YearThis OccupationCompared to All OccupationsDifference
Current  $68.19 $24.10 $44.09
2022$65.67+3.8%$23.30+3.4%$42.37
2021$62.74+4.7%$22.05+5.7%$40.70
2020$61.11+2.7%$21.29+3.5%$39.82
2019$59.87+2.1%$20.69+2.9%$39.18
2018$58.49+2.3%$20.08+3.0%$38.41
2017$57.25+2.2%$19.51+2.9%$37.75
2016$56.06+2.1%$19.05+2.4%$37.00
2015$54.99+1.9%$18.57+2.6%$36.42
2014$53.89+2.1%$18.18+2.2%$35.71
Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2023
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Bridgeport-Stamford $87.26  2,410  
Hartford $69.35  3,910  
Danbury $68.19  200  
New Haven $65.14  1,030  
Waterbury $62.14  220  
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford $69.35  3,910  
Bridgeport-Stamford $87.26  2,410  
New Haven $65.14  1,030  
Waterbury $62.14  220  
Wages in other areas
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