Lawyers Salary in Connecticut
Lawyers in Connecticut earn a median of $163,600 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $163,600
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($159,670)
- Rank among states
- 8 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 8,420
Pay range in Connecticut
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $91,180; the top 10% earn over $342,970. Nationally the range is $78,360 to $351,600.
States ranked near Connecticut
Similar jobs in Connecticut
- Labor Relations Specialists$79,620 median in Connecticut
- Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$95,310 median in Connecticut
- Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$217,760 median in Connecticut
- Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers$91,810 median in Connecticut (broader BLS group)
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$83,100 median in Connecticut
- Compliance Managers$162,690 median in Connecticut (broader BLS group)
Lawyers pay in Connecticut
How much do lawyers make in Connecticut?
The median is $163,600 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $91,180 and the top 10% earn over $342,970. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Connecticut a good state for lawyers?
On pay alone it ranks 8 of 51 (+2% vs. the national median of $159,670). Living costs are not included.