As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Personal Injury Lawyer in New York, NY is $116,857. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $88,461 to a high of $139,492, with most professionals earning between $101,994 and $128,705.
| Percentile | Salary | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Personal Injury Lawyer Salary | $88,461 | New York,NY | April 01, 2025 |
| 25th Percentile Personal Injury Lawyer Salary | $101,994 | New York,NY | April 01, 2025 |
| 50th Percentile Personal Injury Lawyer Salary | $116,857 | New York,NY | April 01, 2025 |
| 75th Percentile Personal Injury Lawyer Salary | $128,705 | New York,NY | April 01, 2025 |
| 90th Percentile Personal Injury Lawyer Salary | $139,492 | New York,NY | April 01, 2025 |
A personal injury lawyer is a lawyer who provides legal services to those who claim to have been injured, physically or psychologically, as a result of the negligence of another person, company, government agency or any entity. Personal injury lawyers primarily practice in the area of law known as tort law. Examples of common personal injury claims include injuries from slip and fall accidents, traffic collisions, defective products, workplace injuries and professional malpractice. The term "trial lawyers" is used to refer to personal injury lawyers, even though many other types of lawyers, i...
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0 - 2 years experience
JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent
2 - 4 years experience
JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent
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