How much does a lawyer make in Los Angeles?
$194,400a year
Median yearly pay for lawyers in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $93.47 an hour or $16,200 a month.
- Hourly
- $93.47
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among cities
- 5 of 378
- Jobs in the area
- 41,580
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $93,980Median: $194,400Highest 10%: $375,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $93,980 | $45.18 | |
| 25th | $128,600 | $61.84 | |
| Median | $194,400 | $93.47 | |
| 75th | $271,800 | $130.67 | |
| 90th | $375,400 | $180.50 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for lawyers.
| San Jose, CA | $301,300 |
| San Francisco, CA | $212,500 |
| Oxnard, CA | $185,500 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $181,600 |
| Sacramento, CA | $178,500 |
| San Diego, CA | $178,200 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $175,800 |
| Stockton, CA | $174,900 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $171,000 |
| Vallejo, CA | $170,500 |
| Napa, CA | $168,700 |
| Salinas, CA | $166,900 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $164,800 |
| Modesto, CA | $164,000 |
| Fresno, CA | $162,700 |
| El Centro, CA | $162,600 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $150,900 |
| Visalia, CA | $150,100 |
| Hanford, CA | $149,400 |
| Yuba City, CA | $139,700 |
| Merced, CA | $139,000 |
| Redding, CA | $133,900 |
| Chico, CA | $131,700 |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Arbitrator | $92,000 |
| Legal Support Worker | $80,330 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $77,520 |
| Title Examiner | $61,460 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $93.47 ($194,400 a year).
Do lawyers make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $194,400 against $159,700 nationally, 22% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $195,100, so Los Angeles pays 0% more.
Where does Los Angeles rank for lawyer pay?
5 of 378 metro areas with data.
How much does a lawyer make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $93,980 or less a year; the top 10% make $375,400 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.