Lawyers Salary in Chico, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chico, CA

Median annual salary $151,940 +0.5% vs national
Median hourly $73.05
10th percentile $96,380
90th percentile —
Employed locally 80
National median $151,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $96,380
    25th
    $130,320
    50th (median)
    $151,940
    75th
    $214,850

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    Lawyers salary vs area income 222% Median Lawyers salary is 122% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Lawyers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $301,320
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $215,090
    Midland, MI $209,430
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $205,900
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $203,450
    California $197,790

    Nearby metros — Lawyers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $301,320
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $215,090
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $205,900
    California $197,790
    Vallejo, CA $196,980
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $194,740

    Related occupations in Chico, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $49,680
    Legal Support Workers, All Other $80,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lawyers make per hour in Chico?

    The median hourly wage for Lawyers in Chico, CA is $73.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $109.39 or more per hour.

    Is Chico above or below average for Lawyers salaries?

    The median Lawyers salary in Chico, CA is 0.5% above the national median of $151,160. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Lawyers in Chico?

    Entry-level Lawyers (10th percentile) earn around $96,380 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $130,320.