May 2025 OEWS estimate
Lawyer Salary in Sacramento, CA
The median annual salary is $178,540, based on the latest available BLS occupational wage data.
Salary overview
Median annual salary
$178,540
Mean annual salary
$187,020
Employment estimate
7,620
Annual salary percentiles
| Measure | Annual salary |
|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $178,540 |
| Mean annual salary | $187,020 |
| 10th percentile | $80,540 |
| 25th percentile | $128,420 |
| 50th percentile | $178,540 |
| 75th percentile | $209,650 |
| 90th percentile | $284,610 |
Compared with the U.S.
- Sacramento, CA median
- $178,540
- U.S. median
- $159,670
- Difference
- 11.8%
What the data shows
- Lawyers in Sacramento, CA earn 11.8% more than the national median.
- The 25th–75th percentile annual salary range is $128,420–$209,650.
- BLS estimates employment at 7,620 workers in this metro area.