Lawyers pay in Connecticut
In Connecticut, the median pay for lawyers is $78.66 an hour ($163,600 a year). About 8,420 people work in this job there.
That is 2% higher than the U.S. median ($159,670). Connecticut ranks 8th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for lawyers in Connecticut
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $43.84 | $91,180 |
| 25% of workers | $52.62 | $109,450 |
| Half of workers (median) | $78.66 | $163,600 |
| 75% of workers | $107.18 | $222,930 |
| 90% of workers | $164.89 | $342,970 |
Lawyers pay in Connecticut metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury | $180,610 | 2,100 |
| New Haven | $166,080 | 1,280 |
| Waterbury-Shelton | $157,380 | 450 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford | $157,200 | 3,880 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic | $128,040 | 280 |
Connecticut unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for lawyers
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +4.7% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 28,700 openings a year (BLS)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Compliance Officers | $91,810 |
| Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | $88,330 |
| Chief Executives | $295,120 |
| Labor Relations Specialists | $79,620 |
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