Lawyer salary in New York
The median annual wage for lawyers in New York is $207,860, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 estimates — above the national median of $159,670. New York ranks 1 of 50 states and DC with published data for this occupation.
Median
$207,860
25th percentile
$127,580
75th percentile
$322,120
90th percentile
$391,420
Employment and national comparison
| Employment in New York | 91,870 |
|---|---|
| Mean annual wage in New York | $220,180 |
| National median | $159,670 |
| National employment | 754,500 |
Metro areas in New York
- New York, NY: median $208,880
States with similar pay for lawyers
- District of Columbia: median $195,190
- California: median $195,080
- Massachusetts: median $176,680
- Delaware: median $173,510
- Colorado: median $168,520
- Virginia: median $167,210
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates; state, metropolitan area and national files from https://www.bls.gov/oes/tables.htm. State estimates are for BLS occupation "Lawyers" (23-1011), cross-industry, all ownerships. Retrieved 2026-10-02. Where BLS does not publish a numeric estimate (suppressed, or reported only as at or above $239,200) the value is shown as —.