Lawyers Salary in New Jersey
Ranked #10 of 51 · NJ
0.9% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $184,090 ≈ $89/hr
Median annual salary $161,430
Employment 23,160
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $93,810P25 $116,060 Median $161,430P75 $220,100P90 $328,270
About 80% of lawyerss in New Jersey earn between $93,810 and $328,270. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean lawyers salary in New Jersey is $184,090, about 0.9% below the U.S. average ($185,840). That works out to roughly $89/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in New Jersey
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $138,760 | $160,740 | 2,470 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $133,730 | $150,570 | 550 |
| Vineland, NJ | $108,910 | $124,890 | 140 |