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Legal secretaries and administrative assistants salary in California
How much does a legal secretary make in California?
The median legal secretary in California earns $62,860 a year, and the mean is $74,860 (BLS, May 2025). That ranks California #8 of 50 states and is $7,290 above the US median of $55,570.
| Median annual wage | $62,860 |
|---|---|
| Mean annual wage | $74,860 |
| People employed | 27,470 |
| Rank among states (median) | #8 of 50 |
| US median | $55,570 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Median is the middle wage; half of workers earn more and half less. Pay varies with experience, employer and city.
Nearby in the ranking
- New Jersey: $63,080 median
- Rhode Island: $63,020 median
- Massachusetts: $62,120 median
- Maryland: $61,440 median
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