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
| Percentile | Annual 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
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $138,630 |
| 2023 | $151,170 |
| 2024 | $158,470 |
| Year | New Jersey Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $138,630 | $116,457 |
| 2023 | $151,170 | $126,734 |
| 2024 | $158,470 | $128,445 |