Legal Occupations in New Jersey — GUPPI +7.3%
What is the wage premium for Legal Occupations in New Jersey?
New Jersey pays $114,270/year for Legal Occupations (BLS OEWS May 2025) — +7.3% above the national employment-weighted average of $106,531. Gera Sector GUPPI: +7.3%. Updated annually from BLS OEWS.
Gera US Sector Pay Premium Index
New Jersey ranks #6 of 51 states for Legal Occupations pay. National employment-weighted average: $106,531.
How this is calculatedState median
$114,270
BLS OEWS May 2025
National avg
$106,531
Emp-weighted mean
State rank
#6
of 51 states
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does Legal Occupations pay in New Jersey?
- The BLS OEWS May 2025 annual median wage for Legal Occupations in New Jersey is $114,270. This is the midpoint across all occupations in the Legal Occupations sector (SOC 230000).
- Is New Jersey a high-paying state for Legal Occupations?
- New Jersey pays +7.3% above the national average for Legal Occupations (GUPPI +7.3%). Yes — employers in New Jersey pay a meaningful premium in this sector.
- How does New Jersey rank for Legal Occupations pay?
- New Jersey ranks #6 of 51 states for Legal Occupations based on the Gera Sector GUPPI (+7.3%). The top-ranked state is District of Columbia (GUPPI +83.2%, median $195,190).
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Data source
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — Major Group Rollups · May 2025 state estimates (major-group rollup) · Public domain (U.S. federal government work)
GUPPI computed by GeraJobs. Last updated: 2026-06-20. Full methodology · ← All sectors