Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators Salary in New York

Arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators in New York earn the most in Albany (average $99,780 a year) and the least in Buffalo ($79,030), across the 3 New York metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators average at $80,090 and the median at $70,800 for 1,050 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $91,010.

Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators average salary by city in New York

Albany$99,780
New York$82,530
Buffalo$79,030

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Albany	$99,780	$112,620	$53,840	$74,087	100
New York	$82,530	$77,430	$61,120	$62,956	113
Buffalo	$79,030	$75,200	$68,650	$60,686	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators salary in other states

Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators salary by city and state

More about pay in New York

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 23-1022.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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