Lawyer salary in New Jersey
The median annual wage for lawyers in New Jersey is $161,430, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 estimates — above the national median of $159,670. New Jersey ranks 9 of 50 states and DC with published data for this occupation.
Median
$161,430
25th percentile
$116,060
75th percentile
$220,100
90th percentile
$328,270
Employment and national comparison
| Employment in New Jersey | 23,160 |
|---|---|
| Mean annual wage in New Jersey | $184,090 |
| National median | $159,670 |
| National employment | 754,500 |
States with similar pay for lawyers
- Illinois: median $160,800
- Connecticut: median $163,600
- Pennsylvania: median $157,180
- Virginia: median $167,210
- Minnesota: median $155,140
- Colorado: median $168,520
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 —.