salary$148,150 a year$71 an hour · median pay in the Rochester, NY area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$82,190per year
Top pay (top 10%)$325,280per year
Jobs in the area1,710people work this job
Can a lawyer afford Rochester?
Cheap. Rent of $1,331 a month takes 10.8% of the median lawyer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make in Rochester, NY?
The median pay for a lawyer in the Rochester, NY area is $148,150 a year ($71 an hour). Most earn between $82,190 and $325,280.
Can a lawyer afford to live in Rochester?
Typical rent of $1,331 a month takes 10.8% of the median lawyer salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Rochester, NY metro area.