Lawyers salary
in Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL
- Middle 50%
- $94,740–$176,040
- vs U.S. median
- -19%
- Metro rank
- #113 of 304
Lawyers in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL metro earn a median of $129,450 a year, based on BLS estimates for 1,090 jobs (May 2025). That is 19% below the U.S. median of $159,670 and 3% below the FL statewide median of $133,180. It ranks #113 of 304 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE1,090 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Lawyers pay in other FL metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $160,320 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $136,970 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL | $136,910 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $132,360 |
| Gainesville, FL | $132,160 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL | $129,640 |
| Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL | $129,050 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $127,920 |
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Questions
What is the average Lawyers salary in Cape Coral?
The BLS median is $129,450 a year (May 2025). Half of the 1,090 jobs pay between $94,740 and $176,040. The 10th percentile is $66,800 and the 90th is $265,700.
Is Cape Coral a high-paying metro for Lawyers?
That is 19% below the U.S. median of $159,670 and 3% below the FL statewide median of $133,180. It ranks #113 of 304 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Lawyers make an hour in Cape Coral?
About $62.24 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $129,450 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $45.55–$84.63 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.