How much does a lawyer make in New York?
$207,900a year
Median yearly pay for lawyers in New York. That is $99.93 an hour or $17,320 a month.
- Hourly
- $99.93
- Vs. national median
- +30%
- Rank among states
- 1 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 91,870
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $85,200Median: $207,900Highest 10%: $391,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $85,200 | $40.96 | |
| 25th | $127,600 | $61.34 | |
| Median | $207,900 | $99.93 | |
| 75th | $322,100 | $154.87 | |
| 90th | $391,400 | $188.18 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $208,900 |
| Rochester, NY | $148,200 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $138,600 |
| Watertown, NY | $137,000 |
| Ithaca, NY | $135,600 |
| Albany, NY | $131,300 |
| Buffalo, NY | $130,800 |
| Utica, NY | $130,100 |
| Binghamton, NY | $129,500 |
| Syracuse, NY | $128,900 |
| Elmira, NY | $126,900 |
| Kingston, NY | $115,300 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $109,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for lawyers.
| 1. New York | $207,900 |
| 2. District of Columbia | $195,200 |
| 3. California | $195,100 |
| 4. Massachusetts | $176,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $99.93 ($207,900 a year).
Do lawyers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $207,900 against $159,700 nationally, 30% more.
Where does New York rank for lawyer pay?
New York ranks 1 of 51 states.
Which city in New York pays lawyers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $208,900 a year.
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.