2015 Top Ten Best Industries for Lawyers' Salaries in the U.S.
Woolwich, ME (PRWEB) June 24, 2015 -- Pinpoint Salary®, a leading employment research firm, has recently completed analysis of how salaries compare among over 1,000 U.S. industries. The difference in salaries for lawyers can vary by nearly two times as much from one industry to another.
The 2015 Top Ten highest average salaries amongst all 1,000+ Pinpoint Salary Industries for lawyers in the U.S. are:
1) Offices of Physicians Industry (NAICS 62111) ($235,020)
2) Resin and Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing Industry (NAICS 32521) ($202,010)
3) Securities Brokerage Industry (NAICS 52312) ($198,990)
4) Internet Publishing and Broadcasting and Web Search Portals Industry (NAICS 51913) ($198,910)
5) Petroleum Refineries Industry (NAICS 32411) ($196,850)
6) Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers Industry (NAICS 42512) ($195,980)
7) Beer and Ale Merchant Wholesalers Industry (NAICS 42481) ($195,700)
8) Electrical Equipment Manufacturing Industry (NAICS 33531) ($191,560)
9) Television Broadcasting Industry (NAICS 51512) ($191,210)
10) Cable and Other Subscription Programming Industry (NAICS 51521) ($190,780)
Salaries for Lawyers in the
U.S. Offices of Physicians industry can vary greatly by level of experience:
- Entry-Level experience - $189,636
- Intermediate Level experience - $235,020
- Senior Level experience - $285,627
Another factor that can impact salaries of Lawyers in the
U.S. Offices of Physicians industry is years of experience:
- Less than 1 year of experience - $164,074
- 1 to 4 years of experience - $183,045
- 5 to 9 years of experience - $235,020
- 10 to 19 years of experience - $281,050
- More than 20 years of experience - $308,868
1,000 Industries
Why would there be such a large difference in salaries between industries for the same position and years experience? Some industries require more expertise in positions than others. For example, lawyers in the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry are paid far more than lawyers in service or retail industries for a few reasons:
1) Lawsuits against pharmaceutical manufacturers is more common than other industries.
These potential law suits create major expenses in insurance and legal fees so high quality lawyers who can minimize these expenses and have a track record of legal victories can demand a higher salary.
2) Lawyers who specialize in areas of law that are common for the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry (and not other industries) such as malpractice, patent law and class action lawsuits can negotiate a higher salary.
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