May 2025 OEWS estimate
Lawyer Salary in San Jose, CA
The median annual salary is $301,320, based on the latest available BLS occupational wage data.
Salary overview
Median annual salary
$301,320
Mean annual salary
$288,980
Employment estimate
6,040
Annual salary percentiles
| Measure | Annual salary |
|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $301,320 |
| Mean annual salary | $288,980 |
| 10th percentile | $129,350 |
| 25th percentile | $176,840 |
| 50th percentile | $301,320 |
| 75th percentile | $375,400 |
| 90th percentile | $421,000 |
Compared with the U.S.
- San Jose, CA median
- $301,320
- U.S. median
- $159,670
- Difference
- 88.7%
What the data shows
- Lawyers in San Jose, CA earn 88.7% more than the national median.
- The 25th–75th percentile annual salary range is $176,840–$375,400.
- BLS estimates employment at 6,040 workers in this metro area.