May 2025 OEWS estimate
Lawyer Salary in Los Angeles, CA
The median annual salary is $194,410, based on the latest available BLS occupational wage data.
Salary overview
Median annual salary
$194,410
Mean annual salary
$241,500
Employment estimate
41,580
Annual salary percentiles
| Measure | Annual salary |
|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $194,410 |
| Mean annual salary | $241,500 |
| 10th percentile | $93,980 |
| 25th percentile | $128,630 |
| 50th percentile | $194,410 |
| 75th percentile | $271,790 |
| 90th percentile | $375,440 |
Compared with the U.S.
- Los Angeles, CA median
- $194,410
- U.S. median
- $159,670
- Difference
- 21.8%
What the data shows
- Lawyers in Los Angeles, CA earn 21.8% more than the national median.
- The 25th–75th percentile annual salary range is $128,630–$271,790.
- BLS estimates employment at 41,580 workers in this metro area.