Lawyers Salary
Lawyers in Aguadilla, PR make a median of $78,480 a year, or about $37.73 an hour. The range runs from $43K at the entry level to $162K for experienced workers.
So what does $78K get you in Aguadilla?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Aguadilla’s Regional Price Parity (100). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Aguadilla
Pay for lawyers in Aguadilla runs about 51% below the U.S. median of $160K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $564/month, 10.6% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Cost of living (RPP 100) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Lower pay, lower costs, Aguadilla can be a reasonable trade-off for lawyerss who value affordability over top-dollar markets.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for lawyers in metros near Aguadilla, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Arecibo | $77K | , |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Aguadilla, PR
Entry-level lawyers (10th percentile) start around $43K. Mid-career wages sit at $78K. Top earners bring in $162K or more, a $119K spread from bottom to top.
Lawyers pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Lawyers salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $208K | +30% | 91,870 |
| District of Columbia | $195K | +22% | 33,070 |
| California | $195K | +22% | 95,770 |
| Massachusetts | $177K | +11% | 23,560 |
| Delaware | $174K | +9% | 2,920 |
| Colorado | $169K | +6% | 16,720 |
| Virginia | $167K | +5% | 18,580 |
| Connecticut | $164K | +2% | 8,420 |
| New Jersey | $161K | +1% | 23,160 |
| Illinois | $161K | +1% | 33,590 |
| Pennsylvania | $157K | -2% | 27,170 |
| Minnesota | $155K | -3% | 12,380 |
| Texas | $154K | -3% | 56,580 |
| Washington | $154K | -3% | 12,770 |
| Nevada | $151K | -6% | 6,490 |
| Alaska | $150K | -6% | 1,120 |
| Maryland | $139K | -13% | 13,810 |
| Rhode Island | $139K | -13% | 1,840 |
| Oregon | $138K | -13% | 7,150 |
| Tennessee | $136K | -15% | 9,010 |
| Georgia | $135K | -16% | 23,930 |
| Arizona | $134K | -16% | 11,640 |
| Missouri | $133K | -16% | 11,560 |
| Florida | $133K | -17% | 55,210 |
| Utah | $133K | -17% | 7,020 |
| Alabama | $132K | -17% | 6,730 |
| Ohio | $131K | -18% | 19,950 |
| Michigan | $131K | -18% | 16,620 |
| North Carolina | $128K | -20% | 17,000 |
| Vermont | $127K | -20% | 1,330 |
| Indiana | $127K | -21% | 8,970 |
| Wisconsin | $127K | -21% | 9,160 |
| Hawaii | $125K | -22% | 2,270 |
| Iowa | $124K | -23% | 3,550 |
| New Hampshire | $121K | -24% | 2,250 |
| South Carolina | $120K | -25% | 7,890 |
| New Mexico | $120K | -25% | 3,380 |
| Maine | $113K | -29% | 2,280 |
| Nebraska | $109K | -32% | 3,490 |
| North Dakota | $107K | -33% | 1,050 |
| Kansas | $107K | -33% | 4,190 |
| Louisiana | $104K | -35% | 10,200 |
| Montana | $104K | -35% | 2,380 |
| Idaho | $103K | -35% | 2,490 |
| Oklahoma | $103K | -35% | 6,980 |
| West Virginia | $102K | -36% | 2,440 |
| South Dakota | $102K | -36% | 1,360 |
| Kentucky | $102K | -36% | 5,770 |
| Wyoming | $100K | -37% | 900 |
| Arkansas | $99K | -38% | 3,430 |
| Mississippi | $92K | -43% | 3,100 |
Showing 1–10 of 51 states
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Frequently asked questions
Can a lawyer afford a 2BR apartment alone in Aguadilla?
Yes — at the median salary of $78K, rent takes 10.6% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $564/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for lawyers in Aguadilla?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new lawyers typically earn — is $43K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,579/month. At HUD’s $564/month FMR, rent would take 22% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is lawyer a high-paying job in Aguadilla?
Local pay runs 51% below the national median — $78K here vs. $160K nationally.
How does Aguadilla compare to the national average for lawyers?
Aguadilla pays $78K median vs. the U.S. average of $160K — that’s -51%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 100), the purchasing-power equivalent is $78K — below the national median.
How much do lawyers make in Aguadilla, PR?
The median is $78,480 a year, that works out to about $38 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $42,980, and experienced lawyers can clear $161,800. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $78K enough to live in Aguadilla?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,300/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $564/month, which eats 10.6% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a lawyers salary go in Aguadilla?
Aguadilla has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median lawyers salary is worth about $78,480 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do lawyers get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.