What are the main factors that influence a Real Estate Attorney II's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Real Estate Attorney 's salary?

A Real Estate Attorney II's salary grows with experience: starting around $152,882 for beginners, reaching about $158,048 at mid-level, and approach $165,365 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Real Estate Attorney II?

Real Estate Attorney II salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Real Estate Attorney II roles are District of Columbia $174,991, California $174,327, Massachusetts $172,004. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Real Estate Attorney roles make?

Salaries for Real Estate Attorney level roles vary by specialization: Real Estate and Contracts Attorney III: $164,700; Real Estate Attorney III: $164,634; Corporate Real Estate Attorney: $159,478; Real Estate and Contracts Attorney II: $158,100; Real Estate Counsel II: $158,090.

How do different companies affect a Real Estate Attorney II's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Real Estate Attorney II roles. Large, established industry leaders like C R Bard Inc ($128,509) and Henry Schein Canada ($124,697) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $82,041.

Real Estate Attorney II Salary in the United States

How much does a Real Estate Attorney II make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Real Estate Attorney II in the United States is $158,048 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $76.

However, a Real Estate Attorney II's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $184,806
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $142,315 to $172,054
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $127,991

10% $127,991

50% (Median) $158,048

90% $184,806

Real Estate Attorney II Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$172,054	$14,338	$3,309	$83
Average	$158,048	$13,171	$3,039	$76
25th Percentile	$142,315	$11,860	$2,737	$68

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Key Factors That Influence Real Estate Attorney II Salaries

A Real Estate Attorney II's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Real Estate Attorney II Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Real Estate Attorney II's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $152,882
Early Career (1-2 years): $153,352
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $158,048
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $163,274
Expert (over 8 years): $165,365

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Real Estate Attorney II	$152,882
Intermediate Level Real Estate Attorney II	$153,352
Senior Level Real Estate Attorney II	$158,048
Specialist Level Real Estate Attorney II	$163,274
Expert Level Real Estate Attorney II	$165,365

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How Do Real Estate Attorney IIs Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Real Estate Attorney IIs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $174,991.
California: $174,327.
Massachusetts: $172,004.

District of Columbia $174,991 California $174,327 Massachusetts $172,004 Washington $171,371 New Jersey $171,308 Alaska $171,087 Connecticut $168,906 New York $168,021

Hawaii $165,192 Rhode Island $163,864 Maryland $162,963 Minnesota $161,731 Colorado $161,256 Illinois $161,098 Oregon $160,498 Delaware $160,055

New Hampshire $159,777 Virginia $159,154 Pennsylvania $157,337 Nevada $156,420 North Dakota $156,120 Michigan $155,646 Wisconsin $155,472 Vermont $155,124

Texas $154,160 Maine $154,097 Arizona $154,002 Ohio $153,891 Georgia $152,437 Indiana $151,710 Wyoming $151,568 Utah $151,347

Iowa $151,252 Kansas $150,493 Louisiana $150,272 North Carolina $150,193 Missouri $150,161 Florida $149,545 Montana $149,213 Nebraska $148,897

Kentucky $148,723 South Carolina $148,091 Tennessee $147,696 Idaho $147,538 New Mexico $146,384 Oklahoma $146,131 Alabama $145,199 South Dakota $143,634

Arkansas $142,781 West Virginia $142,322 Mississippi $140,947

Top Paying Cities for Real Estate Attorney II

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

San Jose: $199,346
San Francisco: $197,163
Oakland: $193,008

San Jose, CA $199,346

San Francisco, CA $197,163

Oakland, CA $193,008

New York, NY $181,975

Paramus, NJ $179,762

Queens Village, NY $179,754

Passaic, NJ $179,604

Bergenfield, NJ $179,590

Stamford, CT $179,242

Huntington, NY $179,177

Newark, NJ $178,009

Bridgeport, CT $177,676

Vallejo, CA $177,361

New Brunswick, NJ $177,298

Petaluma, CA $177,203

Middlesex, NJ $176,903

Somerset, NJ $176,792

Santa Cruz, CA $176,587

Boston, MA $175,623

Monterey, CA $175,068

Seattle, WA $174,706

Santa Rosa, CA $174,675

Los Angeles, CA $174,627

Juneau, AK $174,216

Washington, DC $174,042

Orange, CA $173,480

Santa Ana, CA $173,063

Long Beach, CA $172,905

Anaheim, CA $172,873

Anchorage, AK $172,794

Santa Maria, CA $172,320

Everett, WA $172,288

Danbury, CT $171,732

Bremerton, WA $171,514

Tacoma, WA $170,945

New Suffolk, NY $170,942

Sacramento, CA $170,897

Santa Barbara, CA $170,723

Trenton, NJ $170,550

San Diego, CA $170,550

Brockton, MA $170,376

Fairbanks, AK $169,989

Lompoc, CA $169,586

Lowell, MA $169,457

Ventura, CA $169,427

Nashua, NH $169,396

Stockton, CA $169,380

Modesto, CA $168,226

Poughkeepsie, NY $167,879

Olympia, WA $167,578

Kennewick, WA $167,578

New Haven, CT $167,515

Lawrence, MA $166,946

Hartford, CT $166,788

Riverside, CA $166,756

New Bedford, MA $166,598

Richland, WA $166,598

Bakersfield, CA $166,377

San Bernardino, CA $166,314

New Britain, CT $166,298

Atlantic City, NJ $166,298

New London, CT $166,235

Norwich, CT $166,187

Portsmouth, NH $166,156

Boulder, CO $165,821

Portland, OR $165,603

Worcester, MA $165,587

Minneapolis, MN $165,097

Philadelphia, PA $164,876

Honolulu, HI $164,354

Saint Paul, MN $164,278

Vineland, NJ $164,243

Providence, RI $163,785

Chicago, IL $163,327

Bellingham, WA $163,137

Springfield, MA $163,011

Baltimore, MD $162,963

Chico, CA $162,568

Pittsfield, MA $162,141

Manchester, NH $161,841

Spokane, WA $161,146

Denver, CO $161,130

Albany, NY $160,387

Troy, NY $160,324

Nassau, NY $160,155

Schenectady, NY $159,992

Wilmington, DE $159,866

Burlington, VT $159,644

Salem, OR $159,581

Portland, ME $159,091

Yakima, WA $158,933

Rochester, MN $158,443

Reno, NV $158,364

Fresno, CA $158,364

Milwaukee, WI $158,222

Detroit, MI $158,064

Ann Arbor, MI $158,037

Allentown, PA $158,016

Colorado Springs, CO $157,748

Syracuse, NY $157,669

Carson City, NV $157,669

Houston, TX $157,447

Eugene, OR $157,368

Gary, IN $157,179

Springfield, OR $157,052

Bismarck, ND $157,021

Galveston, TX $156,910

Medford, OR $156,673

Fort Collins, CO $156,610

Concord, NH $156,531

Austin, TX $156,483

Mesa, AZ $156,151

Reading, PA $156,136

Phoenix, AZ $156,120

Dallas, TX $156,072

Saint Cloud, MN $155,921

Madison, WI $155,709

Utica, NY $155,282

Rochester, NY $155,029

Des Moines, IA $155,013

Raleigh, NC $154,998

Atlanta, GA $154,761

Battle Creek, MI $154,713

Salt Lake City, UT $154,666

Lancaster, PA $154,429

Harrisburg, PA $154,207

Kansas City, MO $154,049

Champaign, IL $154,018

Kansas City, KS $154,018

Fort Worth, TX $154,002

Columbus, OH $153,975

Boca Raton, FL $153,939

Pittsburgh, PA $153,876

Richmond, VA $153,812

Indianapolis, IN $153,781

Cleveland, OH $153,765

Las Vegas, NV $153,575

Cincinnati, OH $153,575

Petersburg, VA $153,338

Huntsville, AL $153,101

Lansing, MI $152,995

Lebanon, PA $152,975

Pueblo, CO $152,959

Appleton, WI $152,911

Buffalo, NY $152,848

Dayton, OH $152,801

Racine, WI $152,769

Charlotte, NC $152,753

Saint Louis, MO $152,706

York, PA $152,611

Elkhart, IN $152,611

Gastonia, NC $152,581

Billings, MT $152,543

Beaumont, TX $152,501

Lorain, OH $152,469

Benton Harbor, MI $152,437

Toledo, OH $152,406

Binghamton, NY $152,327

Rock Hill, SC $152,311

Rockford, IL $152,232

Springfield, IL $152,169

Elyria, OH $152,153

Fargo, ND $152,153

Flagstaff, AZ $152,042

Fort Lauderdale, FL $151,947

Duluth, MN $151,853

Miami, FL $151,853

Cheyenne, WY $151,742

Grand Forks, ND $151,742

Bangor, ME $151,394

Cedar Rapids, IA $151,220

Durham, NC $151,154

Louisville, KY $151,141

Grand Rapids, MI $151,110

Hialeah, FL $151,094

Casper, WY $150,873

Scranton, PA $150,683

New Orleans, LA $150,636

Virginia Beach, VA $150,620

Akron, OH $150,541

Peoria, IL $150,335

Sarasota, FL $150,304

Nashville, TN $150,193

Omaha, NE $150,193

Green Bay, WI $150,193

Baton Rouge, LA $150,114

Charleston, SC $150,082

Jamestown, NY $150,003

Davenport, IA $150,003

Tucson, AZ $149,924

Saint Petersburg, FL $149,830

Tampa, FL $149,798

Evansville, IN $149,703

Port Arthur, TX $149,703

Bradenton, FL $149,640

Santa Fe, NM $149,355

Orlando, FL $149,071

Clearwater, FL $149,023

Canton, OH $148,692

La Crosse, WI $148,692

Albuquerque, NM $148,597

Newport News, VA $148,581

High Point, NC $148,534

Ogden, UT $148,470

Corpus Christi, TX $148,344

Norfolk, VA $148,249

Laramie, WY $148,249

Rock Island, IL $148,154

Saginaw, MI $148,123

Jacksonville, FL $148,107

Salisbury, NC $148,075

Boise, ID $148,044

Moline, IL $147,965

Fort Myers, FL $147,917

Memphis, TN $147,886

Tulsa, OK $147,806

Waterloo, IA $147,712

Spartanburg, SC $147,554

Lincoln, NE $147,475

Fort Wayne, IN $147,443

Provo, UT $147,427

Cedar Falls, IA $147,238

San Antonio, TX $147,174

Greensboro, NC $147,111

South Bend, IN $147,095

Savannah, GA $146,921

Muskegon, MI $146,858

Birmingham, AL $146,842

Winston Salem, NC $146,765

Lake Charles, LA $146,384

Anderson, IN $146,352

Lexington, KY $146,305

Augusta, GA $146,258

Greenville, SC $146,258

Lima, OH $146,131

Wichita, KS $146,115

Tuscaloosa, AL $146,115

Columbia, SC $145,973

Springfield, OH $145,942

Asheville, NC $145,689

Bloomington, IN $145,578

Knoxville, TN $145,009

Shreveport, LA $144,993

Wilmington, NC $144,788

Roanoke, VA $144,788

Topeka, KS $144,503

Frankfort, KY $144,486

Oklahoma City, OK $144,377

Chillicothe, OH $144,314

Longview, TX $144,298

Melbourne, FL $144,282

Sioux Falls, SD $144,029

Mobile, AL $144,013

Terre Haute, IN $143,950

Altoona, PA $143,855

Amarillo, TX $143,745

Killeen, TX $143,697

Fayetteville, AR $143,571

Chattanooga, TN $143,523

Sioux City, IA $143,381

Idaho Falls, ID $143,350

Lynchburg, VA $143,223

Gainesville, FL $143,018

Portsmouth, OH $142,939

Little Rock, AR $142,907

Lafayette, LA $142,844

Youngstown, OH $142,844

Daytona Beach, FL $142,749

Clarksville, TN $142,733

Pensacola, FL $142,717

Temple, TX $142,706

Hopkinsville, KY $142,243

Erie, PA $142,212

Florence, SC $142,148

Charleston, WV $141,895

Great Falls, MT $141,816

Macon, GA $141,595

Tallahassee, FL $141,579

Fayetteville, NC $141,548

Waco, TX $141,516

Helena, MT $141,406

Pine Bluff, AR $141,345

Vincennes, IN $141,153

Lubbock, TX $141,089

Alamogordo, NM $140,995

Twin Falls, ID $140,852

Rapid City, SD $140,805

Jackson, MS $140,520

Huntington, WV $140,509

Greenville, MS $140,505

Parkersburg, WV $140,343

Montgomery, AL $140,315

Wichita Falls, TX $140,157

Springfield, MO $140,157

Biloxi, MS $140,078

Monroe, LA $139,920

Johnstown, PA $139,809

Sumter, SC $139,746

Columbus, GA $139,730

Pascagoula, MS $139,430

Abilene, TX $139,430

Kingsport, TN $139,019

Albany, GA $139,019

Gulfport, MS $138,972

Alexandria, LA $138,450

Fort Smith, AR $138,055

El Paso, TX $137,628

Las Cruces, NM $136,917

Harlingen, TX $136,516

Pocatello, ID $136,490

Florence, AL $136,285

Brownsville, TX $136,253

Mcallen, TX $135,921

Dothan, AL $135,700

Columbus, MS $134,761

Altus, OK $134,025

Lawton, OK $133,724

Pierre, SD $133,155

What Skills Can Increase a Real Estate Attorney II's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Planning (Mentioned in 26.42% Job Postings): An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.
Client Service (Mentioned in 1.1% Job Postings): Client services are the processes and interactions organizations and members of their staff have with their clients.
Client Relationship (Mentioned in 0.84% Job Postings): Client relationship managemen is focused on building relationships with clients to ensure that their needs are met, they are satisfied with the services and/or products provided by the company.

Skills	Demand Percentage
Planning	26.42%
Client Service	1.1%
Client Relationship	0.84%

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What skills can make your compensation higher?

Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Real Estate Attorney II's salary.

Partnering: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Tax Planning: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Negotiating: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Partnering	$169,111	7%
Tax Planning	$167,531	6%
Negotiating	$165,950	5%

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Real Estate Attorney II Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Real Estate Attorney II salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $176,926. While startup companies pay approximate $149,675.

Real Estate Attorney II Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$149,675
Growth Stage	51~500	$158,299
Established	501~5000	$170,853
Enterprise	5000+	$176,926

Real Estate Attorney II Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Real Estate Attorney II roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 70% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 40% above the average. In contrast, Real Estate Attorney positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Real Estate Attorney II as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Real Estate Attorney II

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals	$221,267	$106.0	40%
Biotechnology	$205,462	$99.0	30%
Internet	$197,560	$95.0	25%
Financial Services	$189,658	$91.0	20%
Chemicals	$173,853	$84.0	10%

How Education impacts an Real Estate Attorney II's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Real Estate Attorney II enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Real Estate Attorney II with a Bachelor's Degree is between $0 and $0.

Real Estate Attorney II Salaries by Degree Level

$170,800
$169,200
$167,700
$166,100
$164,600
$163,000
$161,500
$159,900

Typical Education for Real Estate Attorney II
Degree Level	% of user with this level of education
No Diploma	0.7%
High School	1.4%
Associates	0.3%
Bachelors	4.1%
Masters	5.4%
Doctorate	88.2%

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Real Estate Attorney II Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Real Estate Attorney II's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$142,315

Average $158,048/year

$172,054

$11,860

Average $13,171/month

$14,338

$2,737

Average $3,039/week

$3,309

$68

Average $76/hour

$83

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$172,054	$14,338	$3,309	$83
Average	$158,048	$13,171	$3,039	$76
25th Percentile	$142,315	$11,860	$2,737	$68

Real Estate Attorney II Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Real Estate Attorney II, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Real Estate Attorney III role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $164,634 - a projected growth of 4% over your current level.

Salary Trends for Real Estate Attorney II

Salaries for a Real Estate Attorney II can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $150,797 in 2023 to around $140,501 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Real Estate Attorney II salary trends, .

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Common company salaries for Real Estate Attorney II

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C $128,509/per year

C R Bard Inc Biotechnology the United States

H $124,697/per year

Henry Schein Canada Biotechnology the United States

N $123,899/per year

Nordex Inc Biotechnology the United States

N $120,416/per year

Nipro Corp Biotechnology the United States

E $115,870/per year

Enovis Biotechnology the United States

A $114,553/per year

Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy Biotechnology the United States

M $112,110/per year

MiniMed Inc Biotechnology the United States

L $111,500/per year

Labcorp Drug Development Biotechnology the United States

L $110,229/per year

Life Technologies Corp Biotechnology the United States

Z $106,224/per year

Zimmer Biomet Biotechnology the United States

P $103,077/per year

Promontory Therapeutics Biotechnology the United States

S $102,181/per year

Steris PLC Biotechnology the United States

G $97,274/per year

Gavin Conferences Pty Ltd Biotechnology the United States

E $94,764/per year

Endeavor BioMedicines Biotechnology the United States

R $94,402/per year

Replay Holdings LLC Biotechnology the United States

P $94,235/per year

Pleno Inc Biotechnology the United States

S $93,666/per year

Simulaids Inc Biotechnology the United States

N $88,880/per year

NOIRLab/CAS Biotechnology the United States

O $86,468/per year

Onward Technology Biotechnology the United States

L $84,895/per year

LED Medical Diagnostics Inc Biotechnology the United States

E $84,682/per year

Eyeco Ltd Biotechnology the United States

P $84,523/per year

Paerosol Biotechnology the United States

I $83,525/per year

IONIQ Sciences Inc Biotechnology the United States

S $82,815/per year

Stateside PPE Biotechnology the United States

D $82,041/per year

Digi Bio Biotechnology the United States

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FAQ about Real Estate Attorney II

1. Where can a Real Estate Attorney II earn the most?

A Real Estate Attorney II's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Real Estate Attorney II earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Real Estate Attorney II is $199,346.

2. What is the highest pay for Real Estate Attorney II?

The highest pay for Real Estate Attorney II is $184,806.

3. What is the lowest pay for Real Estate Attorney II?

The lowest pay for Real Estate Attorney II is $127,991.

4. What are the responsibilities of Real Estate Attorney II?

Responsible for providing legal advice regarding real estate transactions. Handles real estate related legal issues, including transfers of titles and deeds, construction, mortgage concerns, and zoning. Provides legal advice, reviews and prepares legal documents, and represents clients in resolving property-related disputes. Requires a JD. Requires admittance to a state bar. Typically reports to a manager. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Typically requires 2-4 years of related experience.

5. What industry pays the highest salary for Real Estate Attorney II?

The Pharmaceuticals industry offers the highest average compensation for Real Estate Attorney II roles, with salaries approximately 40% above the market median.

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