May 2025 OEWS estimate
Lawyer Salary in New York, NY
The median annual salary is $208,880, based on the latest available BLS occupational wage data.
Salary overview
Median annual salary
$208,880
Mean annual salary
$224,840
Employment estimate
94,610
Annual salary percentiles
| Measure | Annual salary |
|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $208,880 |
| Mean annual salary | $224,840 |
| 10th percentile | $94,070 |
| 25th percentile | $131,240 |
| 50th percentile | $208,880 |
| 75th percentile | $324,310 |
| 90th percentile | $391,620 |
Compared with the U.S.
- New York, NY median
- $208,880
- U.S. median
- $159,670
- Difference
- 30.8%
What the data shows
- Lawyers in New York, NY earn 30.8% more than the national median.
- The 25th–75th percentile annual salary range is $131,240–$324,310.
- BLS estimates employment at 94,610 workers in this metro area.