Malpractice Lawyer Salary in San Jose, California

Malpractice Lawyer Salary in San Jose, CA

How much does a Malpractice Lawyer make in San Jose, CA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Malpractice Lawyer in San Jose, CA is $124,845. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $91,234 to a high of $162,641, with most professionals earning between $107,252 and $144,629.

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10th Percentile Malpractice Lawyer Salary $91,234 San Jose,CA March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Malpractice Lawyer Salary $107,252 San Jose,CA March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Malpractice Lawyer Salary $124,845 San Jose,CA March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Malpractice Lawyer Salary $144,629 San Jose,CA March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Malpractice Lawyer Salary $162,641 San Jose,CA March 01, 2025
25% $107,252 10% $91,234 90% $162,641 75% $144,629 $124,845 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Malpractice Lawyer

    0 - 2 years experience
    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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    Attorney II

    2 - 4 years experience
    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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107252
144629
124845

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
110550
154610
130436
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Malpractice Lawyer in San Jose, CA. The base salary for Malpractice Lawyer ranges from $107,252 to $144,629 with the average base salary of $124,845. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $110,550 to $154,610 with the average total cash compensation of $130,436.
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About San Jose, California    San Jose is located at 37°20′07″N 121°53′31″W / 37.335278°N 121.891944°W / 37.335278; -121.891944. According to the United States Census Bureau, th....More

San Jose, California  area prices were up 2.9% from a year ago

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