Legal Support Workers, All Other Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $76,340 +11% vs national
Median hourly $36.70
10th percentile $47,420
90th percentile $171,890
Employed locally 40
National median $68,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,420
    25th
    $66,680
    50th (median)
    $76,340
    75th
    $102,500
    90th
    $171,890

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Legal Support Workers, All Other salary vs area income 80% Median Legal Support Workers, All Other salary is 20% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Legal Support Workers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Virginia $176,950
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $161,780
    Lexington Park, MD $109,550
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $103,380
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $100,420
    Maryland $96,220

    Nearby metros — Legal Support Workers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $103,380
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $100,420
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $89,160
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $87,840
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $86,740
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $86,670

    Related occupations in Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers $170,380
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $77,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Legal Support Workers, All Other make per hour in Santa Maria?

    The median hourly wage for Legal Support Workers, All Other in Santa Maria, CA is $36.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $86.52 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Maria above or below average for Legal Support Workers, All Other salaries?

    The median Legal Support Workers, All Other salary in Santa Maria, CA is 11% above the national median of $68,760. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Legal Support Workers, All Other in Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Legal Support Workers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $47,420 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,680.