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State comparison · 2024

Lawyers salary: California vs Washington

Occupation

Lawyers in California earn a median of $197,790. In Washington, $151,950.

California

Lawyers

Median
$197,790
p25
$131,030
p75
p10
$101,070
p90
Hiring velocity (180d)
-63%
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Washington

Lawyers

Median
$151,950
p25
$109,120
p75
$210,090
p10
$86,840
p90
Hiring velocity (180d)
-35%
See full breakdown for Washington

BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024. Cost-of-living adjustment from BEA Regional Price Parities (overall index). Hiring velocity from DOL OFLC public disclosure data, recent 180 days vs prior. See methodology.