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Lawyer Salary in New Jersey

Based on 23K+ workers in New Jersey

Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026

Median Annual Salary (NJ)

$158,470

$76.188/hr

vs National Average

$128,445

+23.4% vs national median

Salary Range (10th–90th)

$79K

23K employed in New Jersey

Salary Distribution — Lawyer in New Jersey

Lawyer (NJ) salary percentiles
PercentileAnnual Salary
10th percentile$78,850
25th percentile$104,660
Median (50th percentile)$158,470
75th percentile$220,240

Historical Salary Trend — Lawyer in New Jersey vs National

Historical Lawyer (New Jersey vs National) salary trend
YearMedian Salary (United States)
2022$138,630
2023$151,170
2024$158,470
Historical salary trend for Lawyer in New Jersey
YearNew Jersey MedianNational Median
2022$138,630$116,457
2023$151,170$126,734
2024$158,470$128,445

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