Lawyer Salary in Buffalo, NY
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The median lawyer in the Buffalo area earns $130,800 a year ($62.88 an hour), 18% below the U.S. median ($159,670) and 37% below the New York State median ($207,860). Half of the 2,930 lawyers there earn between $95,490 and $168,560.
| Annual pay | Buffalo area | New York State | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $72,040 | $85,200 | $78,360 |
| 25th percentile | $95,490 | $127,580 | $102,990 |
| Median | $130,800 | $207,860 | $159,670 |
| 75th percentile | $168,560 | $322,120 | $221,370 |
| 90th percentile | $225,100 | $391,420 | $351,600 |
| Average | $143,440 | $220,180 | $185,840 |
| Jobs | 2,930 | 91,870 | 754,500 |
Buffalo, NY ranks 43rd for lawyer pay among the 48 of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas where it is published. Highest: San Jose, CA ($301,320).
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- New York, NY: $208,880
- San Jose, CA: $301,320
- San Francisco, CA: $212,500
- Washington, DC: $195,190
- Los Angeles, CA: $194,410
- Boston, MA: $183,350
- Sacramento, CA: $178,540
- San Diego, CA: $178,220
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.