Lawyers, Albany
$131,310
BLS OEWS median annual wage in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY. Middle half of wages roughly $101,070 to $171,250.
BLS OEWS median, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. BEA Regional Price Parity 2024. Disclaimer
- vs US median
- −17.8%
- US median
- $159,670
- Metro RPP
- 99.6
- Middle half
- $101,070 to $171,250
- OEWS employment
- 3,180
- SOC
- 23-1011
Lawyers in Albany pay a median $131,310 (May 2025), 17.8% below the US median of $159,670. At local prices (RPP 99.6), that median buys about what $131,837 buys at US-average prices.
Purchasing power
$131,310 in Albany buys about what $131,837 buys at US-average prices (BEA RPP 99.6, 2024). Housing (rents) RPP is 102.6 vs all-items 99.6 (US = 100, 2024).
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Lawyers in nearby metros
| Metro | Median | Middle half | RPP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany | $131,310 | $101,070 to $171,250 | 99.6 |
| Jacksonville | $127,920 | $102,550 to $171,030 | 99.5 |
| San Francisco | $212,500 | $137,380 to $320,510 | 115.6 |
| Tulsa | $108,220 | $75,830 to $166,070 | 89.2 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 where published for the CBSA.
FAQ
- What is the median salary for Lawyers in Albany?
- According to BLS OEWS May 2025, the median annual wage for Lawyers in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY is $131,310.
- How does Albany pay compare to the US median for Lawyers?
- Local median pay is 17.8% below the national OEWS median of $159,670.
- How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
- BEA RPP for Albany is 99.6 (US = 100, 2024). The local median of $131,310 has about the same purchasing power as $131,837 at US-average prices.
- How current is this data?
- Wages are BLS OEWS May 2025. Price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities for 2024. See methodology for source details.
What this covers
Includes
- BEA Regional Price Parities (all items, goods, housing rents, other services)
- BLS OEWS median wages, percentile bands, and employment where published
- Purchasing-power math: salary × (destination RPP ÷ origin RPP)
Does not include
- Federal, state, or local income taxes
- Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
- Job openings. OEWS employment is a published stock estimate, not hiring demand
Median wages are published BLS OEWS metro estimates; price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities. See methodology and disclaimer.