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Mediation cost in New York, NY

A typical Mediation figure in New York is about $365 per hour, about 22% above the national figure of $300.

Typical cost

Typical in New York

$365

per hour

Fair price range: $182 to $608

On the low end
$182
On the high end
$608

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in New York. Insurance, coverage, and the details of your situation can change the real number a lot. Not a quote.

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How prices have moved

Up 3.1%past year

Up 23.9%over five years

How prices for services other than rent have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Services less rent of shelter, CUUR0000SASL2RS), through August 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

What moves the price

  1. Family vs business
  2. Number of sessions
  3. Attorney present
  4. Venue
  5. Experience

Ways to pay less

  1. Come with a term sheet
  2. Limit attorney time
  3. Use community mediation
  4. Share the fee
  5. Set a session cap

Mediation in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
New York, NY$365
$182 to $608
National typical$300
$150 to $500
Yonkers, NY$338
$169 to $563
Albany, NY$371
$185 to $618
Rochester, NY$282
$141 to $470
San Francisco, CA$425
$212 to $708
Honolulu, HI$426
$213 to $710

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Questions people ask

Mediation in New York: what does it cost?

In New York, NY, Mediation typically costs about $365 per hour, with most prices between $182 and $608.

Why is New York higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Mediation earn in New York, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put New York about 22% above the national figure.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.