Lawyers Salary in Fresno, CA

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

Median annual salary $162,680 +7.6% vs national
Median hourly $78.21
10th percentile $75,370
90th percentile $284,670
Employed locally 1,570
National median $151,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $75,370
    25th
    $107,860
    50th (median)
    $162,680
    75th
    $203,330
    90th
    $284,670

    Fresno economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Lawyers salary vs area income 226% Median Lawyers salary is 126% 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 Fresno, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $60,450
    Legal Support Workers, All Other $79,310
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $63,930
    Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators $82,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lawyers make per hour in Fresno?

    The median hourly wage for Lawyers in Fresno, CA is $78.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $136.86 or more per hour.

    Is Fresno above or below average for Lawyers salaries?

    The median Lawyers salary in Fresno, CA is 7.6% 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 Fresno?

    Entry-level Lawyers (10th percentile) earn around $75,370 per year in Fresno, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $107,860.