Paralegals and Legal Assistants in California
SOC 23-2011 ยท Legal
47,130Jobs in California
$81,320Mean annual wage
3rd of 51Rank by mean annual wage among states with a published figure
| Measure | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $50,460 | $24.26 |
| 25th percentile | $60,170 | $28.93 |
| Median (50th) | $77,390 | $37.21 |
| 75th percentile | $98,430 | $47.32 |
| 90th percentile | $119,580 | $57.49 |
| Mean | $81,320 | $39.09 |
Across 51 states with a published mean, the highest are District of Columbia (not a state) ($95,400), Washington ($83,740), California ($81,320); the lowest are Mississippi ($49,500), Wyoming ($52,540), Alabama ($52,730). Compare this occupation across states.
Compared with neighboring states
States that share a land border with California (states that touch only at a corner are not counted).
| State | Jobs | Mean annual wage | Median annual wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 47,130 | $81,320 | $77,390 |
| Arizona | 7,890 | $67,850 | $61,630 |
| Nevada | 3,620 | $66,350 | $64,680 |
| Oregon | 4,870 | $69,830 | $61,490 |