salary$185,520 a year$89 an hour · median pay in the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$82,480per year
Top pay (top 10%)$284,690per year
Jobs in the area1,220people work this job
Can a lawyer afford Thousand Oaks?
OK. Rent of $3,300 a month takes 21.3% 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 Thousand Oaks, CA?
The median pay for a lawyer in the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA area is $185,520 a year ($89 an hour). Most earn between $82,480 and $284,690.
Can a lawyer afford to live in Thousand Oaks?
Typical rent of $3,300 a month takes 21.3% of the median lawyer salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA metro area.