Lawyers Salary in New York
Ranked #3 of 51 · NY
18.5% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $220,180 ≈ $106/hr
Median annual salary $207,860
Employment 91,870
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $85,200P25 $127,580 Median $207,860P75 $322,120P90 $391,420
About 80% of lawyerss in New York earn between $85,200 and $391,420. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean lawyers salary in New York is $220,180, about 18.5% above the U.S. average ($185,840). That works out to roughly $106/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in New York
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $208,880 | $224,840 | 94,610 |
| Rochester, NY | $148,150 | $180,460 | 1,710 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $138,630 | $164,780 | 910 |
| Watertown-Fort Drum, NY | $136,970 | $149,190 | 70 |
| Ithaca, NY | $135,610 | $160,930 | 130 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $131,310 | $150,520 | 3,180 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $130,800 | $143,440 | 2,930 |
| Utica-Rome, NY | $130,100 | $157,560 | 250 |