How much does a lawyer make in Connecticut?
$163,600a year
Median yearly pay for lawyers in Connecticut. That is $78.65 an hour or $13,630 a month.
- Hourly
- $78.65
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 8,420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $91,180Median: $163,600Highest 10%: $343,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $91,180 | $43.84 | |
| 25th | $109,500 | $52.62 | |
| Median | $163,600 | $78.65 | |
| 75th | $222,900 | $107.18 | |
| 90th | $343,000 | $164.89 |
Cities in Connecticut
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bridgeport, CT | $180,600 |
| New Haven, CT | $166,100 |
| Waterbury, CT | $157,400 |
| Hartford, CT | $157,200 |
| Norwich, CT | $128,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for lawyers.
| 5. Delaware | $173,500 |
| 6. Colorado | $168,500 |
| 7. Virginia | $167,200 |
| 8. Connecticut | $163,600 |
| 9. New Jersey | $161,400 |
| 10. Illinois | $160,800 |
| 11. Pennsylvania | $157,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make an hour in Connecticut?
The median hourly pay in Connecticut is $78.65 ($163,600 a year).
Do lawyers make more in Connecticut than the national average?
Yes: $163,600 against $159,700 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Connecticut rank for lawyer pay?
Connecticut ranks 8 of 51 states.
Which city in Connecticut pays lawyers the most?
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT, with a median of $180,600 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.