Lawyers Salary in Connecticut
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • Connecticut
Lawyers in Connecticut earn a median salary of $143,742 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, -4.9% vs the national median of $151,160. An estimated 7,270 lawyers are employed across Connecticut, with salaries ranging from $102,670 to $168,150 depending on location.
$143,742
Avg median salary in Connecticut
$168,150
Highest paying metro
$102,670
Lowest paying metro
7,270
Employed in Connecticut
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Lawyers salaries by city in Connecticut
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport, CT | $168,150 | $127,360 | — | 1,910 |
| New Haven, CT | $157,720 | $102,650 | $216,320 | 1,230 |
| Hartford, CT | $155,470 | $115,490 | $206,180 | 3,390 |
| Waterbury, CT | $149,080 | $105,600 | $211,230 | 370 |
| Norwich, CT | $129,360 | $99,210 | $169,050 | 290 |
| Connecticut | $102,670 | $44,940 | $157,280 | 80 |