How much does a Personal Injury Lawyer make in Seattle, WA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Personal Injury Lawyer in Seattle, WA is $111,463. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $84,378 to a high of $133,052, with most professionals earning between $97,285 and $122,763.

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Personal Injury Lawyer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Personal Injury Lawyer Salary $84,378 Seattle,WA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Personal Injury Lawyer Salary $97,285 Seattle,WA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Personal Injury Lawyer Salary $111,463 Seattle,WA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Personal Injury Lawyer Salary $122,763 Seattle,WA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Personal Injury Lawyer Salary $133,052 Seattle,WA April 01, 2025
25% $97,285 10% $84,378 90% $133,052 75% $122,763 $111,463 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Personal Injury Lawyer ?

A personal injury lawyer is a lawyer who provides legal services to those who claim to have been injured, physically or psychologically, as a result of the negligence of another person, company, government agency or any entity. Personal injury lawyers primarily practice in the area of law known as tort law. Examples of common personal injury claims include injuries from slip and fall accidents, traffic collisions, defective products, workplace injuries and professional malpractice. The term "trial lawyers" is used to refer to personal injury lawyers, even though many other types of lawyers, i...

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    Personal Injury Lawyer

    0 - 2 years experience
    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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    Attorney II

    2 - 4 years experience
    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Personal Injury Lawyer in Seattle, WA. The base salary for Personal Injury Lawyer ranges from $97,285 to $122,763 with the average base salary of $111,463. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $97,285 to $122,763 with the average total cash compensation of $111,463.
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