How much does an arbitrator make in San Jose?
$129,200a year
Median yearly pay for arbitrators in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area. That is $62.11 an hour or $10,770 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.11
- Vs. national median
- +71%
- Rank among cities
- 1 of 33
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $78,250Median: $129,200Highest 10%: $165,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $78,250 | $37.62 | |
| 25th | $102,300 | $49.16 | |
| Median | $129,200 | $62.11 | |
| 75th | $129,200 | $62.11 | |
| 90th | $165,500 | $79.59 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for arbitrators.
| 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 |
Related jobs in San Jose
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Lawyer | $301,300 |
| Legal Support Worker | $108,000 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $99,250 |
| Title Examiner | $94,710 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an arbitrator make an hour in San Jose?
The median hourly pay in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area is $62.11 ($129,200 a year).
Do arbitrators make more in San Jose than the national average?
Yes: $129,200 against $75,530 nationally, 71% more.
How does San Jose compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $97,680, so San Jose pays 32% more.
Where does San Jose rank for arbitrator pay?
1 of 33 metro areas with data.
How much does an arbitrator make starting out in San Jose?
The lowest-paid 10% make $78,250 or less a year; the top 10% make $165,500 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.