California

Lawyers Salary in California

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$230,040
+23.8% vs national
Hourly Wage
$110.59
 
10th Percentile
$97,950
Entry level
90th Percentile
$369,180
Senior level
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Salary Range

Lawyers in California earn between $97,950 and $369,180, with a mean of $230,040. The national average for this role is $185,844.

$230,040 mean
10th Percentile$97,95090th Percentile$369,180

How California Compares

LocationMean Salary
California$230,040
National Average$185,844
District of Columbia$242,800
New York$220,180
Colorado$206,440
Massachusetts$205,980
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. California. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.