Lawyers Salary in Modesto, CA (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 370 employed

Annual Mean

$195,450

$93.97/hr

Annual Median

$164,010

$78.85/hr

Bottom 10%

$93,120

$44.77/hr

Top 10%

$300,040

$144.25/hr

Location vs National Average

Modesto, CA

$195,450

Difference

+5.2% vs US avg

US National

$185,840

Salary Percentile Breakdown

Percentile	Annual	Hourly
10th Percentile Bottom 10%	$93,120	$44.77/hr
25th Percentile Lower quarter	$129,370	$62.20/hr
50th PercentileMedian Median	$164,010	$78.85/hr
75th Percentile Upper quarter	$200,990	$96.63/hr
90th Percentile Top 10%	$300,040	$144.25/hr

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$93K

25th

$129K

Median

$164K

75th

$201K

90th

$300K

Modesto, CA has a relatively small Lawyers workforce (approximately 370 positions). Job opportunities may be more competitive.

In Modesto, CA, Lawyers salaries range from $93,120 at the 10th percentile to $300,040 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $206,920 (126% of the median). This wide range suggests significant variation based on experience and employer in this area.