The median annual wage for Lawyers in New Jersey is $158,470 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $186,430.
At the median that is about $76.19 per hour. An estimated 23,360 people work as lawyers in New Jersey.
| Median (annual) | $158,470 |
| Mean (annual) | $186,430 |
| Median (hourly) | $76.19 |
| 10th percentile | $78,850 |
| 90th percentile | — |
| Employment | 23,360 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.