Medical Malpractice Attorney Salary in the United States

How much does a Medical Malpractice Attorney make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Medical Malpractice Attorney in the United States is $98,243 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $47.

However, a Medical Malpractice Attorney's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $116,959
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $86,934 to $108,040
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $76,638
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Medical Malpractice Attorney Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
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Weekly
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Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $108,040 $9,003 $2,078 $52
Average $98,243 $8,187 $1,889 $47
25th Percentile $86,934 $7,245 $1,672 $42
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Key Factors That Influence Medical Malpractice Attorney Salaries

A Medical Malpractice Attorney'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 Medical Malpractice Attorney Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Medical Malpractice Attorney'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): $97,523
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $129,473
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $182,935
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $208,283
  • Expert (over 8 years): $247,211
Levels Salary
Medical M... Level Medical Malpractice Attorney$97,523
Attorney ... Level Medical Malpractice Attorney$129,473
Attorney ... Level Medical Malpractice Attorney$182,935
Attorney ... Level Medical Malpractice Attorney$208,283
Attorney ... Level Medical Malpractice Attorney$247,211
$97,523 0 yr
$129,473 < 2 yrs
$182,935 2-4 yrs
$208,283 5-8 yrs
$247,211 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Medical Malpractice Attorneys

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: $123,914
  • San Francisco: $122,557
  • Oakland: $119,975

What Skills Can Increase a Medical Malpractice Attorney's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Commitment (Mentioned in 5.65% Job Postings): An agreement or pledge to do something in the future a commitment to improve conditions at the prison especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date.
  • Estate Planning (Mentioned in 2.37% Job Postings): Estate planning is the process of anticipating and arranging, during a person's life, for the management and disposal of that person's estate during the person's life and at and after death, while minimizing gift, estate, generation skipping transfer, and income tax. Estate planning includes planning for incapacity as well as a process of reducing or eliminating uncertainties over the administration of a probate and maximizing the value of the estate by reducing taxes and other expenses. The ultimate goal of estate planning can be determined by the specific goals of the client, and may be as simple or complex as the client's needs dictate. Guardians are often designated for minor children and beneficiaries in incapacity. The law of estate planning overlaps to some degree with elder law, which additionally includes other provisions such as long-term care.
  • Employment Law (Mentioned in 1.49% Job Postings): Applying the knowledge of employment law to regulate relationships between employers and employees.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Commitment 5.65%
Estate Planning 2.37%
Employment Law 1.49%
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 Medical Malpractice Attorney's salary.
  • Legal Advice: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Intellectual Property: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Due Diligence: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Legal Advice
$103,155
5%
Intellectual Property
$102,173
4%
Due Diligence
$101,190
3%
Negotiating
$101,190
3%
Analysis
$101,190
3%
Employment Law
$101,190
3%
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Medical Malpractice Attorney Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Medical Malpractice Attorney roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Medical Malpractice Attorney positions in Transportation or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Medical Malpractice Attorney as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Medical Malpractice Attorney

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense$117,892$57.020%
Biotechnology$117,892$57.020%
Energy & Utilities$117,892$57.020%
Financial Services$117,892$57.020%
Healthcare$117,892$57.020%

How Education impacts a Medical Malpractice Attorney's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Medical Malpractice Attorneys enter the field with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Medical Malpractice Attorney with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent is between $101,138 and $109,909).

Medical Malpractice Attorney Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Medical Malpractice Attorney
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.2%
High School 0.4%
Associates 0.1%
Bachelors 1.8%
Masters 2.9%
Doctorate 94.6%
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Medical Malpractice Attorney Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Medical Malpractice Attorney'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.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Medical Malpractice Attorney

Salaries for a Medical Malpractice Attorney can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $110,318 in 2023 to around $106,449 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Medical Malpractice Attorney salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Medical Malpractice Attorney Over Time

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2023
$110,318
2024
$109,896
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FAQ about Medical Malpractice Attorney

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Medical Malpractice Attorney?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Medical Malpractice Attorney roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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