How much does a Personal Injury Lawyer make in Sacramento, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Personal Injury Lawyer in Sacramento, CA is $109,194. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $82,660 to a high of $130,344, with most professionals earning between $95,305 and $120,264.

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Personal Injury Lawyer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Personal Injury Lawyer Salary $82,660 Sacramento,CA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Personal Injury Lawyer Salary $95,305 Sacramento,CA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Personal Injury Lawyer Salary $109,194 Sacramento,CA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Personal Injury Lawyer Salary $120,264 Sacramento,CA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Personal Injury Lawyer Salary $130,344 Sacramento,CA April 01, 2025
25% $95,305 10% $82,660 90% $130,344 75% $120,264 $109,194 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Personal Injury Lawyer ?

A personal injury lawyer is a lawyer who provides legal services to those who claim to have been injured, physically or psychologically, as a result of the negligence of another person, company, government agency or any entity. Personal injury lawyers primarily practice in the area of law known as tort law. Examples of common personal injury claims include injuries from slip and fall accidents, traffic collisions, defective products, workplace injuries and professional malpractice. The term "trial lawyers" is used to refer to personal injury lawyers, even though many other types of lawyers, i...

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  1. This Job:

    Personal Injury 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Personal Injury Lawyer in Sacramento, CA. The base salary for Personal Injury Lawyer ranges from $95,305 to $120,264 with the average base salary of $109,194. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $95,305 to $120,264 with the average total cash compensation of $109,194.
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