salary$194,410 a year$93 an hour · median pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$93,980per year
Top pay (top 10%)$375,440per year
Jobs in the area41,580people work this job
Can a lawyer afford Costa Mesa?
Cheap. Rent of $2,968 a month takes 18.3% of the median lawyer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make in Costa Mesa, CA?
The median pay for a lawyer in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA area is $194,410 a year ($93 an hour). Most earn between $93,980 and $375,440.
Can a lawyer afford to live in Costa Mesa?
Typical rent of $2,968 a month takes 18.3% of the median lawyer salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area.