salary$162,680 a year$78 an hour · median pay in the Fresno, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$75,370per year
Top pay (top 10%)$284,670per year
Jobs in the area1,570people work this job
Can a lawyer afford Fresno?
Cheap. Rent of $1,789 a month takes 13.2% of the median lawyer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
Lawyer pay in similar cities
Other jobs in Fresno
Registered NurseNurse PractitionerLicensed Practical NurseNursing AssistantMedical AssistantPharmacistPhysician AssistantDental HygienistElementary School TeacherSoftware DeveloperComputer Systems AnalystAccountantMarket Research AnalystOperations Manager
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make in Fresno, CA?
The median pay for a lawyer in the Fresno, CA area is $162,680 a year ($78 an hour). Most earn between $75,370 and $284,670.
Can a lawyer afford to live in Fresno?
Typical rent of $1,789 a month takes 13.2% 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 Fresno, CA metro area.