How much does a lawyer make in Rochester?
$148,200a year
Median yearly pay for lawyers in the Rochester, NY metro area. That is $71.23 an hour or $12,350 a month.
- Hourly
- $71.23
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 50 of 378
- Jobs in the area
- 1,710
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $82,190Median: $148,200Highest 10%: $325,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $82,190 | $39.51 | |
| 25th | $103,000 | $49.50 | |
| Median | $148,200 | $71.23 | |
| 75th | $218,900 | $105.25 | |
| 90th | $325,300 | $156.38 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for lawyers.
| New York, NY | $208,900 |
| 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 |
Related jobs in Rochester
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Judge | $174,900 |
| Legal Support Worker | $93,250 |
| Title Examiner | $57,730 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $57,250 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make an hour in Rochester?
The median hourly pay in the Rochester, NY metro area is $71.23 ($148,200 a year).
Do lawyers make more in Rochester than the national average?
No: $148,200 against $159,700 nationally, 7% less.
How does Rochester compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $207,900, so Rochester pays 29% less.
Where does Rochester rank for lawyer pay?
50 of 378 metro areas with data.
How much does a lawyer make starting out in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% make $82,190 or less a year; the top 10% make $325,300 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.