Lawyers pay in New Hampshire
In New Hampshire, the median pay for lawyers is $58.08 an hour ($120,810 a year). About 2,250 people work in this job there.
That is 24% lower than the U.S. median ($159,670). New Hampshire ranks 35th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for lawyers in New Hampshire
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $31.57 | $65,670 |
| 25% of workers | $46.67 | $97,080 |
| Half of workers (median) | $58.08 | $120,810 |
| 75% of workers | $93.60 | $194,690 |
| 90% of workers | $172.26 | $358,300 |
Lawyers pay in New Hampshire metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester-Nashua | $125,190 | 740 |
New Hampshire unemployment rate: 2.8% (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 | $82,800 |
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