Lawyer salary in New Hampshire
The median annual wage for lawyers in New Hampshire is $120,810, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 estimates — below the national median of $159,670. New Hampshire ranks 35 of 50 states and DC with published data for this occupation.
Median
$120,810
25th percentile
$97,080
75th percentile
$194,690
90th percentile
$358,300
Employment and national comparison
| Employment in New Hampshire | 2,250 |
|---|---|
| Mean annual wage in New Hampshire | $172,990 |
| National median | $159,670 |
| National employment | 754,500 |
States with similar pay for lawyers
- South Carolina: median $120,310
- New Mexico: median $119,680
- Iowa: median $123,550
- Hawaii: median $124,990
- Wisconsin: median $126,760
- Indiana: median $126,860
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates; state, metropolitan area and national files from https://www.bls.gov/oes/tables.htm. State estimates are for BLS occupation "Lawyers" (23-1011), cross-industry, all ownerships. Retrieved 2026-10-02. Where BLS does not publish a numeric estimate (suppressed, or reported only as at or above $239,200) the value is shown as —.