Juris Doctor (JD) Degree Salary

Updated: 31 May 2012
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Attorney / Lawyer$47,530 - $123,567  
  
Associate Attorney (Law Firm)$46,092 - $165,818  
Associate Attorney$35,000 - $122,500  
Corporate Counsel$62,325 - $169,245  
General Counsel$82,424 - $129,850  
Associate General Counsel$96,050 - $162,000  
Attorney / Lawyer, (Law Firm)$56,993 - $196,351  
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Country: United States | Currency: USD | Updated: 31 May 2012 | Individuals Reporting: 280
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Key Statistics for Employees with a Juris Doctor (JD) Degree

Popular Schools

Salary Range

University of Michigan$43,897 - $152,335
John Marshall Law School$43,747 - $132,656
New York Law School$58,958 - $100,000
University of California, Berkeley$68,261 - $165,000
University of Notre Dame$51,000 - $165,000
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Popular Cities

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New York, New York$58,723 - $199,510
Washington, District of Columbia$39,453 - $195,639
Los Angeles, California$35,745 - $293,614
Chicago, Illinois$43,588 - $202,197
Houston, Texas$36,241 - $213,558
Gender
Female
40%
female alumni
 
Male
60%
male alumni
Salary:$51,093 - $104,964 $57,975 - $129,423

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