salary$181,560 a year$87 an hour · median pay in the Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$96,860per year
Top pay (top 10%)$294,230per year
Jobs in the area590people work this job
Can a lawyer afford Santa Rosa?
Cheap. Rent of $2,393 a month takes 15.8% 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 Santa Rosa, CA?
The median pay for a lawyer in the Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA area is $181,560 a year ($87 an hour). Most earn between $96,860 and $294,230.
Can a lawyer afford to live in Santa Rosa?
Typical rent of $2,393 a month takes 15.8% 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 Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA metro area.