How much does a lawyer make in New Hampshire?
$120,800a year
Median yearly pay for lawyers in New Hampshire. That is $58.08 an hour or $10,070 a month.
- Hourly
- $58.08
- Vs. national median
- -24%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,670Median: $120,800Highest 10%: $358,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,670 | $31.57 | |
| 25th | $97,080 | $46.67 | |
| Median | $120,800 | $58.08 | |
| 75th | $194,700 | $93.60 | |
| 90th | $358,300 | $172.26 |
Cities in New Hampshire
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boston, MA | $183,400 |
| Manchester, NH | $125,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for lawyers.
| 32. Wisconsin | $126,800 |
| 33. Hawaii | $125,000 |
| 34. Iowa | $123,600 |
| 35. New Hampshire | $120,800 |
| 36. South Carolina | $120,300 |
| 37. New Mexico | $119,700 |
| 38. Maine | $113,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make an hour in New Hampshire?
The median hourly pay in New Hampshire is $58.08 ($120,800 a year).
Do lawyers make more in New Hampshire than the national average?
No: $120,800 against $159,700 nationally, 24% less.
Where does New Hampshire rank for lawyer pay?
New Hampshire ranks 35 of 51 states.
Which city in New Hampshire pays lawyers the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, with a median of $183,400 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.