Lawyers Salary in El Centro, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Centro, CA

Median annual salary $137,630 -9% vs national
Median hourly $66.17
10th percentile $86,600
90th percentile $203,990
Employed locally 90
National median $151,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $86,600
    25th
    $113,410
    50th (median)
    $137,630
    75th
    $173,360
    90th
    $203,990

    El Centro economic context

    Unemployment rate 18.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,393 2023 • Census ACS
    Lawyers salary vs area income 244% Median Lawyers salary is 144% 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 El Centro, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants$61,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lawyers make per hour in El Centro?

    The median hourly wage for Lawyers in El Centro, CA is $66.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $99.75 or more per hour.

    Is El Centro above or below average for Lawyers salaries?

    The median Lawyers salary in El Centro, CA is 9% below 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 El Centro?

    Entry-level Lawyers (10th percentile) earn around $86,600 per year in El Centro, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $113,410.