Lawyers Salary
Lawyers in Ogden, UT make a median of $124,390 a year, or about $59.8 an hour. The range runs from $64K at the entry level to $240K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 100.35), that's roughly $123,956 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,614/month, or 21.4% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $124K get you in Ogden?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Ogden’s Regional Price Parity (100.35). 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 Ogden
Pay for lawyers in Ogden runs about 22% below the U.S. median of $160K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,614/month, 21.5% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Cost of living (RPP 100.35) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Lower pay, lower costs, Ogden 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 Ogden, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City-Murray | $137K | $136K |
| Provo-Orem-Lehi | $130K | $133K |
| St. George | $117K | $121K |
| Logan | $103K | $107K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Ogden, UT
Entry-level lawyers (10th percentile) start around $64K. Mid-career wages sit at $124K. Top earners bring in $240K or more, a $175K 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 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a lawyer afford a 2BR apartment alone in Ogden?
Yes — at the median salary of $124K, rent takes 21.5% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,614/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for lawyers in Ogden?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new lawyers typically earn — is $64K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $3,857/month. At HUD’s $1,614/month FMR, rent would take 42% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is lawyer a high-paying job in Ogden?
Local pay runs 22% below the national median — $124K here vs. $160K nationally.
How does Ogden compare to the national average for lawyers?
Ogden pays $124K median vs. the U.S. average of $160K — that’s -22%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 100.35), the purchasing-power equivalent is $124K — below the national median.
How much do lawyers make in Ogden, UT?
The median is $124,390 a year, that works out to about $60 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $64,290, and experienced lawyers can clear $239,600. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $124K enough to live in Ogden?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $7,499/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,614/month, which eats 21.5% 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 Ogden?
Ogden has a Regional Price Parity of 100.35 (100 is the national average). Prices are above average here, so your dollar buys less than the same salary would in a cheaper metro. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median lawyers salary is worth about $123,956 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.