How much does a lawyer make in Syracuse?
$128,900a year
Median yearly pay for lawyers in the Syracuse, NY metro area. That is $61.98 an hour or $10,740 a month.
- Hourly
- $61.98
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among cities
- 136 of 378
- Jobs in the area
- 1,190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $74,750Median: $128,900Highest 10%: $312,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $74,750 | $35.94 | |
| 25th | $100,100 | $48.13 | |
| Median | $128,900 | $61.98 | |
| 75th | $172,300 | $82.82 | |
| 90th | $312,000 | $149.98 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for lawyers.
| 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 |
| Elmira, NY | $126,900 |
| Kingston, NY | $115,300 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $109,200 |
Related jobs in Syracuse
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Judge | $172,300 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $61,150 |
| Title Examiner | $57,820 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make an hour in Syracuse?
The median hourly pay in the Syracuse, NY metro area is $61.98 ($128,900 a year).
Do lawyers make more in Syracuse than the national average?
No: $128,900 against $159,700 nationally, 19% less.
How does Syracuse compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $207,900, so Syracuse pays 38% less.
Where does Syracuse rank for lawyer pay?
136 of 378 metro areas with data.
How much does a lawyer make starting out in Syracuse?
The lowest-paid 10% make $74,750 or less a year; the top 10% make $312,000 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.