Lawyers pay in New Haven
In New Haven (CT), the median pay for lawyers is $79.84 an hour ($166,080 a year). About 1,280 people work in this job there.
That is 4% higher than the U.S. median ($159,670). It is 2% higher than the Connecticut median ($163,600).
Pay range for lawyers in New Haven (CT)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $38.74 | $80,570 |
| 25% of workers | $49.71 | $103,400 |
| Half of workers (median) | $79.84 | $166,080 |
| 75% of workers | $102.23 | $212,640 |
| 90% of workers | $150.88 | $313,820 |
Lawyers pay in Connecticut metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury | $180,610 | 2,100 |
| New Haven (this page) | $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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