How much does a lawyer make in New Jersey?
$161,400a year
Median yearly pay for lawyers in New Jersey. That is $77.61 an hour or $13,450 a month.
- Hourly
- $77.61
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 23,160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $93,810Median: $161,400Highest 10%: $328,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $93,810 | $45.10 | |
| 25th | $116,100 | $55.80 | |
| Median | $161,400 | $77.61 | |
| 75th | $220,100 | $105.82 | |
| 90th | $328,300 | $157.82 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $208,900 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $170,700 |
| Trenton, NJ | $138,800 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $133,700 |
| Allentown, PA | $126,200 |
| Vineland, NJ | $108,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for lawyers.
| 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 |
| 12. Minnesota | $155,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $77.61 ($161,400 a year).
Do lawyers make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $161,400 against $159,700 nationally, 1% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for lawyer pay?
New Jersey ranks 9 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays lawyers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $208,900 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.