Lawyers Salary in New Jersey
Lawyers in New Jersey earn a median of $161,430 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $161,430
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($159,670)
- Rank among states
- 9 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 23,160
Pay range in New Jersey
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $93,810; the top 10% earn over $328,270. Nationally the range is $78,360 to $351,600.
States ranked near New Jersey
Similar jobs in New Jersey
- Labor Relations Specialists$118,370 median in New Jersey
- Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$128,320 median in New Jersey
- Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$204,160 median in New Jersey
- Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers$100,000 median in New Jersey (broader BLS group)
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$85,040 median in New Jersey
- Compliance Managers$161,510 median in New Jersey (broader BLS group)
Lawyers pay in New Jersey
How much do lawyers make in New Jersey?
The median is $161,430 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $93,810 and the top 10% earn over $328,270. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Jersey a good state for lawyers?
On pay alone it ranks 9 of 51 (+1% vs. the national median of $159,670). Living costs are not included.