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Paralegals and legal assistants salary in California
How much does a paralegal make in California?
The median paralegal in California earns $77,390 a year, and the mean is $81,320 (BLS, May 2025). That ranks California #5 of 51 states and is $14,500 above the US median of $62,890.
| Median annual wage | $77,390 |
|---|---|
| Mean annual wage | $81,320 |
| People employed | 47,130 |
| Rank among states (median) | #5 of 51 |
| US median | $62,890 |
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
- Colorado: $78,190 median
- Massachusetts: $77,640 median
- Minnesota: $75,570 median
- New Jersey: $71,500 median
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