How much does an arbitrator make in New York?
$77,430a year
Median yearly pay for arbitrators in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $37.23 an hour or $6,453 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.23
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 20 of 33
- Jobs in the area
- 600
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,200Median: $77,430Highest 10%: $125,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,200 | $23.17 | |
| 25th | $61,120 | $29.38 | |
| Median | $77,430 | $37.23 | |
| 75th | $98,950 | $47.57 | |
| 90th | $125,600 | $60.40 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for arbitrators.
| Albany, NY | $112,600 |
| Buffalo, NY | $75,200 |
Related jobs in New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Lawyer | $208,900 |
| Judge | $204,200 |
| Administrative Law Judge | $131,000 |
| Legal Support Worker | $83,140 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $75,330 |
| Title Examiner | $61,500 |
| Judicial Law Clerk | $58,890 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an arbitrator make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $37.23 ($77,430 a year).
Do arbitrators make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $77,430 against $75,530 nationally, 3% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $70,800, so New York pays 9% more.
Where does New York rank for arbitrator pay?
20 of 33 metro areas with data.
How much does an arbitrator make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $125,600 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.