California

Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in California

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$81,320
+16.7% vs national
Hourly Wage
$39.09
 
10th Percentile
$50,460
Entry level
90th Percentile
$119,580
Senior level
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Salary Range

Paralegals and Legal Assistants in California earn between $50,460 and $119,580, with a mean of $81,320. The national average for this role is $69,697.

$81,320 mean
10th Percentile$50,46090th Percentile$119,580

How California Compares

LocationMean Salary
California$81,320
National Average$69,697
District of Columbia$95,400
Washington$83,740
Massachusetts$81,160
Colorado$80,760
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. California. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.