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Management of companies and enterprises $126,250  Federal Government 108,090  Legal services 99,580  Local government 73,410  State government 70,280  Median salaries of lawyers 9 months after graduation from law school in 2004 varied by type of work, as indicated in table 1. Table 1. Median salaries of lawyers 9 months after graduation, 2004 Type of work Salary  All graduates $55,000  Type of work Private practice 80,000  Business/industry 60,000  Judicial clerkship and government 44,700  Academe 40,000  Salaries of experienced attorneys vary widely according to the type, size, and location of their employer. Lawyers who own their own practices usually earn less than those who are partners in law firms. Lawyers starting their own practice may need to work part time in other occupations to supplement their income until their practice is well established. Most salaried lawyers are provided health and life insurance, and contributions are made to retirement plans on their behalf. Lawyers who practice independently are covered only if they arrange and pay for such benefits themselves.

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