The median annual wage for Lawyers in California is $197,790 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $254,170.
At the median that is about $95.09 per hour. An estimated 92,580 people work as lawyers in California.
| Median (annual) | $197,790 |
| Mean (annual) | $254,170 |
| Median (hourly) | $95.09 |
| 10th percentile | $101,070 |
| 90th percentile | — |
| Employment | 92,580 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.