Lawyers pay in New Jersey
In New Jersey, the median pay for lawyers is $77.61 an hour ($161,430 a year). About 23,160 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($159,670). New Jersey ranks 9th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for lawyers in New Jersey
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $45.10 | $93,810 |
| 25% of workers | $55.80 | $116,060 |
| Half of workers (median) | $77.61 | $161,430 |
| 75% of workers | $105.82 | $220,100 |
| 90% of workers | $157.82 | $328,270 |
Lawyers pay in New Jersey metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton-Princeton | $138,760 | 2,470 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton | $133,730 | 550 |
| Vineland | $108,910 | 140 |
New Jersey unemployment rate: 4.3% (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)
Related jobs in New Jersey
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Compliance Officers | $100,000 |
| Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | $95,690 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $98,630 |
| Labor Relations Specialists | $118,370 |
| Chief Executives | $310,440 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $204,160 |
| Judicial Law Clerks | $58,890 |
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