Lawyers Salary in New Hampshire (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 2,250 employed

Annual Mean

$172,990

$83.17/hr

Annual Median

$120,810

$58.08/hr

Bottom 10%

$65,670

$31.57/hr

Top 10%

$358,300

$172.26/hr

Location vs National Average

New Hampshire

$172,990

Difference

-6.9% vs US avg

US National

$185,840

Salary Percentile Breakdown

Percentile	Annual	Hourly
10th Percentile Bottom 10%	$65,670	$31.57/hr
25th Percentile Lower quarter	$97,080	$46.67/hr
50th PercentileMedian Median	$120,810	$58.08/hr
75th Percentile Upper quarter	$194,690	$93.60/hr
90th Percentile Top 10%	$358,300	$172.26/hr

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$66K

25th

$97K

Median

$121K

75th

$195K

90th

$358K

New Hampshire has a moderate number of Lawyers positions (approximately 2,250), reflecting steady demand in this occupation.

In New Hampshire, Lawyers salaries range from $65,670 at the 10th percentile to $358,300 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $292,630 (242% of the median). This wide range suggests significant variation based on experience and employer in this area.

Top Paying Cities in New Hampshire

Metro areas with highest Lawyers wages

Manchester-Nashua, NH

$178,950

per year

How Lawyers Compares in New Hampshire

The average Lawyers salary of $172,990 in New Hampshire ranks below the national average of $185,840. There are approximately 2,250 Lawyerss employed in New Hampshire.