salary$128,910 a year$62 an hour · median pay in the Syracuse, NY area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$74,750per year
Top pay (top 10%)$311,960per year
Jobs in the area1,190people work this job
Can a lawyer afford Syracuse?
Cheap. Rent of $1,328 a month takes 12.4% 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 Syracuse, NY?
The median pay for a lawyer in the Syracuse, NY area is $128,910 a year ($62 an hour). Most earn between $74,750 and $311,960.
Can a lawyer afford to live in Syracuse?
Typical rent of $1,328 a month takes 12.4% 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 Syracuse, NY metro area.