Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in California

Median Salary

$77,390

per year

Hourly Rate

$37.21

per hour

Employment

47,130

in California

vs. National Avg

+23.1%

National: $62,890

📊 Compared to the national median of $62,890, California pays 23.1% MORE for Paralegals and Legal Assistants positions.

Purchasing Power

$69,910

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

110.7

11% above national avg

Rent/Income

35%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in California

10th

$50,460

25th

$60,170

Median

$77,390

75th

$98,430

90th

$119,580

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).