California

Lawyers Salary in California

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2024

Mean Annual
$254,170
+39.3% vs national
Hourly Wage
$122.20
 
10th Percentile
$101,070
Entry level
90th Percentile
N/A
Senior level
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Salary Range

Lawyerss in California earn between $101,070 and N/A, with a mean of $254,170. The national average for this role is $182,406.

$254,170 mean
10th Percentile$101,07090th PercentileN/A

How California Compares

LocationMean Salary
California$254,170
National Average$182,406
District of Columbia$236,700
Massachusetts$218,340
Colorado$208,710
New York$208,080
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024. California. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.