Lawyer Salary in New Jersey
Based on 23K+ workers in New Jersey
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NJ)
$161,430
$77.611/hr
vs National Average
$134,712
+19.8% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$94K – $328K
23K employed in New Jersey
Salary Distribution — Lawyer in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $93,810 |
| 25th percentile | $116,060 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $161,430 |
| 75th percentile | $220,100 |
| 90th percentile | $328,270 |
Historical Salary Trend — Lawyer in New Jersey vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $138,630 |
| 2023 | $151,170 |
| 2024 | $158,470 |
| 2025 | $161,430 |
| Year | New Jersey Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $138,630 | $116,457 |
| 2023 | $151,170 | $126,734 |
| 2024 | $158,470 | $128,445 |
| 2025 | $161,430 | $134,712 |