How much does an arbitrator make in California?
$97,680a year
Median yearly pay for arbitrators in California. That is $46.96 an hour or $8,140 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.96
- Vs. national median
- +29%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 23
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,220Median: $97,680Highest 10%: $317,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,220 | $27.03 | |
| 25th | $75,170 | $36.14 | |
| Median | $97,680 | $46.96 | |
| 75th | $121,700 | $58.50 | |
| 90th | $317,700 | $152.73 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $129,200 |
| San Francisco, CA | $108,200 |
| Riverside, CA | $106,900 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $92,000 |
| San Diego, CA | $84,460 |
| Fresno, CA | $82,780 |
| Sacramento, CA | $79,730 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for arbitrators.
| 1. Illinois | $162,400 |
| 2. District of Columbia | $110,300 |
| 3. New Mexico | $110,200 |
| 4. California | $97,680 |
| 5. Colorado | $82,590 |
| 6. Arizona | $82,150 |
| 7. Virginia | $79,530 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an arbitrator make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $46.96 ($97,680 a year).
Do arbitrators make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $97,680 against $75,530 nationally, 29% more.
Where does California rank for arbitrator pay?
California ranks 4 of 23 states.
Which city in California pays arbitrators the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $129,200 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.