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Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$62,860
Median Annual Salary
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+2.5% vs 2024
$74,860
Mean Salary
$62,860
Median Salary
$30.22
Hourly Rate
27,470 people work as Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in California
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in California earn a median salary of $62,860 per year ($5,238/month).
This is 17.9% above the national average of $53,298.
California ranks #8 out of 50 states for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants pay.
Approximately 27,470 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 2.5% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
Perform secretarial duties using legal terminology, procedures, and documents. Prepare legal papers and correspondence, such as summonses, complaints, motions, and subpoenas. May also assist with legal research.
Top Skills
Reading Comprehension
3.88
Writing
3.88
Active Listening
3.75
Speaking
3.75
Time Management
3.25
Key Knowledge Areas
Administrative
4.27
Law and Government
3.76
English Language
3.72
Customer and Personal Service
2.97
Computers and Electronics
2.89
Typical Education: Some College Courses
(30.4% of workers)
Salary Range: Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in California
Salaries for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in California range from $40,710 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $106,580 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $50,040 and $80,650.
Median $62,860
P10: $40,710P25: $50,040P75: $80,650P90: $106,580
10th
$40,710
25th
$50,040
Median
$62,860
75th
$80,650
90th
$106,580
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$40,710
$19.57
$3,392
25th Percentile
$50,040
$24.06
$4,170
Median (50th)
$62,860
$30.22
$5,238
75th Percentile
$80,650
$38.77
$6,720
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$106,580
$51.24
$8,881
Note: The mean (average) salary of $74,860 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#8
California ranks #8 of 50 states
$53,298
National avg. for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
How much do Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants make in California?
The median annual salary for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in California is $62,860 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $74,860.
What is the salary range for a Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in California?
Salaries for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in California range from $40,710 at the 10th percentile to $106,580 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $50,040 and $80,650.
What is the starting salary for a Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in California?
Entry-level Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants positions in California typically start around $40,710 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $50,040 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 27,470 people are employed as Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in California is approximately $30.22 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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