Legal Occupations Salary in New Jersey
Ranked #6 of 51 · NJ
2.8% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $143,410 ≈ $69/hr
Median annual salary $114,270
Employment 38,190
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $58,890P25 $77,380 Median $114,270P75 $175,570P90 $280,280
About 80% of legal occupationss in New Jersey earn between $58,890 and $280,280. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean legal occupations salary in New Jersey is $143,410, about 2.8% above the U.S. average ($139,510). That works out to roughly $69/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in New Jersey
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $120,520 | $137,080 | 3,610 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $91,000 | $118,110 | 1,000 |
| Vineland, NJ | $82,370 | $103,050 | 260 |