salary$164,010 a year$79 an hour · median pay in the Modesto, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$93,120per year
Top pay (top 10%)$300,040per year
Jobs in the area370people work this job
Can a lawyer afford Modesto?
Cheap. Rent of $1,988 a month takes 14.5% 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 Modesto, CA?
The median pay for a lawyer in the Modesto, CA area is $164,010 a year ($79 an hour). Most earn between $93,120 and $300,040.
Can a lawyer afford to live in Modesto?
Typical rent of $1,988 a month takes 14.5% 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 Modesto, CA metro area.