California Median
$85,830
per year
Hourly Rate
$41.26
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+19% vs US median
US median $72,110
State Rank
#6 of 45
state estimate
How much does a Legal Support Worker, All Other make in California?
Legal Support Workers, All Other in California take home a median of $85,830 annually — roughly $41.26 an hour — which runs 19% above the national median of $72,110.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $49,350 while the top 10% make $142,610 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $64,930 and $113,790 a year.
Legal Support Worker, All Other salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $49,350 | $23.73 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $64,930 | $31.22 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $85,830 | $41.26 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $113,790 | $54.71 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $142,610 | $68.56 |
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How California compares
California ranks 6th out of 45 states and territories for Legal Support Worker, All Other pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Legal Support Worker, All Other salary in other states
Virginia $179,960District of Columbia $88,480Kansas $88,210New Jersey $88,210Minnesota $86,940Washington $85,630Alaska $85,000New Hampshire $82,890Delaware $81,170Rhode Island $79,350Massachusetts $77,830New York $76,520Pennsylvania $75,190Maine $72,110Missouri $69,350Nebraska $69,010Kentucky $68,220Ohio $67,230Colorado $66,660Michigan $66,280Vermont $66,100Idaho $64,480Utah $64,380Illinois $63,250North Carolina $63,170Arizona $63,160Texas $63,140Wisconsin $63,130Hawaii $62,530Oregon $60,860Nevada $60,820Georgia $60,620Tennessee $58,610New Mexico $57,780Indiana $56,990Florida $56,880Mississippi $55,930West Virginia $55,890Montana $55,850Oklahoma $55,330North Dakota $53,980Louisiana $51,230Arkansas $44,670Iowa $44,470
Working as a Legal Support Worker, All Other in California
Nationally, about 47,000 people work as Legal Support Workers, All Other in the United States. A doctoral or professional degree (8 or more years of higher education) is required.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($85,830) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Legal Support Worker, All Other make in California?
The median Legal Support Worker, All Other salary in California is $85,830 per year, or about $41.26 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $49,350 at the entry level to $142,610 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Legal Support Workers, All Other about 19% more than the national median of $72,110. California ranks 6th out of 45 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Legal Support Workers, All Other?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $85,830 a year. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
← See the national Legal Support Worker, All Other salary report
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.