Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in California
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in California
$72,960
National Median
$61,010
Employment
45,740
Entry Level (10th)
$48,000
Top Earners (90th)
$105,350
How California Compares
California pays $11,950 more than the national median for paralegals and legal assistantss.
There are 2.533 paralegals and legal assistants jobs per 1,000 workers in California (location quotient: 1.06).
Other States for Paralegals and Legal Assistants
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $99,300 | 5,880 |
| Washington | $78,010 | 9,070 |
| Massachusetts | $74,990 | 7,520 |
| Colorado | $73,380 | 5,430 |
| Minnesota | $67,320 | 6,640 |
| New York | $66,390 | 28,510 |
| Oregon | $63,970 | 4,910 |
| Maryland | $63,560 | 5,770 |
| Connecticut | $63,260 | 4,920 |
| Vermont | $63,000 | 730 |
| New Jersey | $62,790 | 11,720 |
| Illinois | $62,290 | 12,430 |
| Nevada | $62,090 | 3,490 |
| Michigan | $61,490 | 7,240 |
| Nebraska | $61,410 | 1,570 |
| Arizona | $61,220 | 6,780 |
| Virginia | $61,200 | 8,570 |
| Alaska | $61,120 | 690 |
| Pennsylvania | $60,950 | 14,130 |
| Hawaii | $60,890 | 1,170 |