California

Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in California

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2024

Mean Annual
$76,920
+15.7% vs national
Hourly Wage
$36.98
 
10th Percentile
$48,000
Entry level
90th Percentile
$105,350
Senior level
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Salary Range

Paralegals and Legal Assistantss in California earn between $48,000 and $105,350, with a mean of $76,920. The national average for this role is $66,500.

$76,920 mean
10th Percentile$48,00090th Percentile$105,350

How California Compares

LocationMean Salary
California$76,920
National Average$66,500
District of Columbia$96,200
Washington$83,930
Massachusetts$78,540
Colorado$76,570
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024. California. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.