How much does an arbitrator make in Sacramento?
$79,730a year
Median yearly pay for arbitrators in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $38.33 an hour or $6,644 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.33
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 19 of 33
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $74,500Median: $79,730Highest 10%: $134,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $74,500 | $35.82 | |
| 25th | $79,730 | $38.33 | |
| Median | $79,730 | $38.33 | |
| 75th | $127,900 | $61.49 | |
| 90th | $134,500 | $64.67 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for arbitrators.
| 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 |
Related jobs in Sacramento
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Lawyer | $178,500 |
| Legal Support Worker | $90,240 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $78,550 |
| Title Examiner | $73,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an arbitrator make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $38.33 ($79,730 a year).
Do arbitrators make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $79,730 against $75,530 nationally, 6% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $97,680, so Sacramento pays 18% less.
Where does Sacramento rank for arbitrator pay?
19 of 33 metro areas with data.
How much does an arbitrator make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $74,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $134,500 or more.
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.