Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $126,750 +87.2% vs national
Median hourly $60.94
10th percentile $90,660
90th percentile $137,410
Employed locally 90
National median $67,710

Compare Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how San Jose, CA stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators
in
San Jose, CA
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $90,660
    25th
    $115,930
    50th (median)
    $126,750
    75th
    $126,750
    90th
    $137,410

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators salary vs area income 81% Median Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators salary is 19% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $124,590
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $116,700
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $108,570
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $108,350
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $107,010
    District of Columbia $106,720

    Nearby metros — Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $116,700
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $108,350
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $107,010
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $105,780
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $100,560
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $92,000

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers $301,320
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $97,740
    Legal Support Workers, All Other $103,380
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $93,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators make per hour in San Jose?

    The median hourly wage for Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators in San Jose, CA is $60.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.59 or more per hour.

    Is San Jose above or below average for Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators salaries?

    The median Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators salary in San Jose, CA is 87.2% above the national median of $67,710. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators in San Jose?

    Entry-level Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators (10th percentile) earn around $90,660 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $115,930.