The average salary for an arbitrator in California is around $83,330 per year.
Avg Salary
Arbitrators earn an average yearly salary of $83,330.
Wages typically start from $44,630 and go up to $162,570.
30% above national average Updated in 2018
Arbitrator earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level arbitrator earnings begin at:
$78.16 per hour
$162,570 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level arbitrator earnings begin at:
$60.37 per hour
$125,570 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level arbitrator earnings begin at:
$40.06 per hour
$83,330 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level arbitrator earnings begin at:
$24.26 per hour
$50,470 per year
10th percentile
Starting level arbitrator earnings begin at:
$21.46 per hour
$44,630 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Arbitrator salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $91,580 |
| New Jersey | $91,500 |
| Alaska | $91,110 |
| New Mexico | $91,010 |
| Illinois | $90,020 |
| New York | $88,520 |
| Hawaii | $88,340 |
| Minnesota | $84,510 |
| California | $83,330 |
| Oregon | $78,370 |
| Georgia | $71,210 |
| Massachusetts | $70,770 |
| Alabama | $70,120 |
| South Carolina | $67,830 |
| Pennsylvania | $67,820 |
| Washington | $64,340 |
| Iowa | $63,890 |
| Michigan | $62,380 |
| Tennessee | $60,990 |
| Connecticut | $60,980 |
| Wisconsin | $60,730 |
| Missouri | $59,450 |
| Arizona | $58,340 |
| Ohio | $58,270 |
| New Hampshire | $57,000 |
| Colorado | $55,510 |
| Florida | $51,230 |
| Texas | $51,130 |
| Louisiana | $50,810 |
| West Virginia | $50,510 |
| Oklahoma | $50,310 |
| Kentucky | $50,140 |
| Kansas | $49,300 |
| Indiana | $47,020 |
| Utah | $45,380 |
| Montana | $43,550 |
| Virginia | $42,740 |
| Nebraska | $42,690 |
| Maryland | $42,350 |
| North Carolina | $41,210 |
| Puerto Rico | $36,360 |
How do arbitrator salaries compare to similar careers?
Arbitrators earn about the same as related careers in California. On average, they make less than customs inspectors but more than court reporters.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Customs inspector salary | $100K |
| Special agent salary | $100K |
| Fire inspector salary | $101K |
| Sheriff salary | $105K |
| Police officer salary | $105K |
| Arbitrator salary | $83K |
| Urban planner salary | $90K |
| Real estate appraiser salary | $82K |
| Probation officer salary | $89K |
| Court reporter salary | $90K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)