May 2025 OEWS estimate
Lawyer Salary in San Francisco, CA
The median annual salary is $212,500, based on the latest available BLS occupational wage data.
Salary overview
Median annual salary
$212,500
Mean annual salary
$237,060
Employment estimate
18,470
Annual salary percentiles
| Measure | Annual salary |
|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $212,500 |
| Mean annual salary | $237,060 |
| 10th percentile | $98,280 |
| 25th percentile | $137,380 |
| 50th percentile | $212,500 |
| 75th percentile | $320,510 |
| 90th percentile | $375,580 |
Compared with the U.S.
- San Francisco, CA median
- $212,500
- U.S. median
- $159,670
- Difference
- 33.1%
What the data shows
- Lawyers in San Francisco, CA earn 33.1% more than the national median.
- The 25th–75th percentile annual salary range is $137,380–$320,510.
- BLS estimates employment at 18,470 workers in this metro area.