Lawyers Salary in Utica, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Utica-Rome, NY

Median annual salary $102,130 -32.4% vs national
Median hourly $49.10
10th percentile $64,930
90th percentile —
Employed locally 310
National median $151,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,930
    25th
    $64,930
    50th (median)
    $102,130
    75th
    $164,710

    Utica economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,830 2023 • Census ACS
    Lawyers salary vs area income 148% Median Lawyers salary is 48% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Lawyers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $301,320
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $215,090
    Midland, MI $209,430
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $205,900
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $203,450
    California $197,790

    Nearby metros — Lawyers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $301,320
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $203,450
    Rochester, NY $138,010
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $129,870
    Watertown-Fort Drum, NY $129,750
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $123,590

    Related occupations in Utica, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants$58,040
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$175,420
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$61,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lawyers make per hour in Utica?

    The median hourly wage for Lawyers in Utica, NY is $49.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $146.45 or more per hour.

    Is Utica above or below average for Lawyers salaries?

    The median Lawyers salary in Utica, NY is 32.4% below the national median of $151,160. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Lawyers in Utica?

    Entry-level Lawyers (10th percentile) earn around $64,930 per year in Utica, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,930.