Lawyers Salary
Lawyers in Rome, GA make a median of $74,410 a year, or about $35.77 an hour. The range runs from $69K at the entry level to $216K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 90.16), which stretches that salary to about $82,531 in buying power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,192/month, or 24.4% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $74K get you in Rome?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Rome’s Regional Price Parity (90.16). 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 Rome
Pay for lawyers in Rome runs about 53% below the U.S. median of $160K. Rent runs $1,192/month for a 2-bedroom (HUD FMR), taking 25.1% of the median take-home. That's within the 30% rule, though not by much. Regional Price Parity sits at 90.16 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 10% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Use the affordability calculator above to model your specific situation.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for lawyers in metros near Rome, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell | $138K | $138K |
| Savannah | $123K | $129K |
| Augusta-Richmond County | $124K | $135K |
| Macon-Bibb County | $108K | $122K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Rome, GA
Entry-level lawyers (10th percentile) start around $69K. Mid-career wages sit at $74K. Top earners bring in $216K or more, a $147K 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 Rome?
Yes — at the median salary of $74K, rent takes 25.1% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,192/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for lawyers in Rome?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new lawyers typically earn — is $69K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $4,124/month. At HUD’s $1,192/month FMR, rent would take 29% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is lawyer a high-paying job in Rome?
Local pay runs 53% below the national median — $74K here vs. $160K nationally. Cost of living is 10% below the national average, which narrows that gap in real purchasing power.
How does Rome compare to the national average for lawyers?
Rome pays $74K median vs. the U.S. average of $160K — that’s -53%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 90.16), the purchasing-power equivalent is $83K — below the national median.
How much do lawyers make in Rome, GA?
The median is $74,410 a year, that works out to about $36 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $68,730, and experienced lawyers can clear $215,940. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $74K enough to live in Rome?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,758/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,192/month, which eats 25.1% 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 Rome?
Rome has a Regional Price Parity of 90.16 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median lawyers salary is worth about $82,531 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.