Employment Lawyer Salary in Tacoma, WA

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How much does an Employment Lawyer make in Tacoma, WA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Employment Lawyer in Tacoma, WA is $113,797. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $98,037 to $131,885, with most professionals earning between $83,689 and $148,353.

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Average Salary Range for Employment Lawyer in Tacoma, WA

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What is the average salary for Employment Lawyer in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Employment Lawyer in Tacoma, WA. The base salary for Employment Lawyer ranges from $98,037 to $131,885 with the average base salary of $113,797. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $101,193 to $141,231 with the average total cash compensation of $119,128.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $113,797 $98,037 - $131,885
Bonus $5,331 $3,156 - $9,346
Total Pay $119,128 $101,193 - $141,231
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Employment Lawyer Salary Near Tacoma, WA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Lakewood, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $98,075 - $131,937 COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Auburn, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $98,075 - $131,937 COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Federal Way, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $98,075 - $131,937 COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Lacey, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $94,884 - $127,644 COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Renton, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $100,529 - $135,238 COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Kent, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $97,880 - $131,674 COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
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About Tacoma, Washington    Tacoma (/təˈkoʊmə/ tə-KOH-mə) is a mid-sized urban port city and the county seat of Pierce County, Washington, United States. The city is on Washingto....More

Tacoma, Washington  area prices were up 2.8% from a year ago

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