Lawyer Salary in Los Angeles, CA
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS Survey
Median Annual Salary
$160,714
Hourly Rate
$77.27
/hour
Jobs in Area
646
employed
Lawyer Salary Range in Los Angeles, CA
Annual Salary Range
$107k
10th percentile
$129k
25th
$194k
75th
$232k
90th percentile
Salary Breakdown by Percentile
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile (Entry Level) | $107,408 | $51.64 |
| 25th Percentile | $128,556 | $61.81 |
| Median (50th Percentile) | $160,714 | $77.27 |
| 75th Percentile | $193,640 | $93.10 |
| 90th Percentile (Top Earners) | $231,794 | $111.44 |
| Average (Mean) | $174,038 | $83.67 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The average Lawyer salary in Los Angeles, CA is $160,714 per year or $77.27 per hour as of 2024. This is based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey.
About This Data
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey for 2024. The geographic area covered is the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Last updated: 1/23/2026
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How Los Angeles, CA Compares
vs National Average
$145,760
vs California Average
$137,677
Cost-of-Living Adjusted
$109,852
Cost of living in Los Angeles, CA is 46.3% above the national average.
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