Lawyers Salary in Salinas, CA

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

Median annual salary $167,700 +10.9% vs national
Median hourly $80.62
10th percentile $99,880
90th percentile —
Employed locally 390
National median $151,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $99,880
    25th
    $126,100
    50th (median)
    $167,700
    75th
    $211,840

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Lawyers salary vs area income 177% Median Lawyers salary is 77% 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 Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $67,260
    Legal Support Workers, All Other $76,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lawyers make per hour in Salinas?

    The median hourly wage for Lawyers in Salinas, CA is $80.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $139.06 or more per hour.

    Is Salinas above or below average for Lawyers salaries?

    The median Lawyers salary in Salinas, CA is 10.9% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Lawyers (10th percentile) earn around $99,880 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $126,100.