How much does an arbitrator make in San Diego?
$84,460a year
Median yearly pay for arbitrators in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area. That is $40.61 an hour or $7,038 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.61
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 14 of 33
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,330Median: $84,460Highest 10%: $181,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,330 | $27.08 | |
| 25th | $70,780 | $34.03 | |
| Median | $84,460 | $40.61 | |
| 75th | $100,600 | $48.35 | |
| 90th | $181,400 | $87.19 |
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 |
| Fresno, CA | $82,780 |
| Sacramento, CA | $79,730 |
Related jobs in San Diego
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Lawyer | $178,200 |
| Legal Support Worker | $89,920 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $76,300 |
| Title Examiner | $68,140 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an arbitrator make an hour in San Diego?
The median hourly pay in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area is $40.61 ($84,460 a year).
Do arbitrators make more in San Diego than the national average?
Yes: $84,460 against $75,530 nationally, 12% more.
How does San Diego compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $97,680, so San Diego pays 14% less.
Where does San Diego rank for arbitrator pay?
14 of 33 metro areas with data.
How much does an arbitrator make starting out in San Diego?
The lowest-paid 10% make $56,330 or less a year; the top 10% make $181,400 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.