863,700
About how many lawyer jobs were there in the U.S. in 2025?
About 52% of lawyers work in legal services, and 11% are self-employed.
Source: BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook, Lawyers (2025) bls.gov
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What was the median annual pay for U.S. accountants and auditors in 2025?
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$102,500
What was the median annual wage for all U.S. legal occupations combined (May 2025)?
The median annual wage for all occupations was $50,980.
Source: BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook, Legal Occupations (2025) bls.gov
About 115,300
About how many openings for accountants and auditors are projected each year over 2025–2035?
Employment is projected to grow 5%, faster than average.
Source: BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook, Accountants and Auditors (2025) bls.gov
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