Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $71,450 +17.1% vs national
Median hourly $34.35
10th percentile $46,270
90th percentile $89,440
Employed locally 250
National median $61,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,270
    25th
    $57,560
    50th (median)
    $71,450
    75th
    $77,050
    90th
    $89,440

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary vs area income 77% Median Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary is 23% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Paralegals and Legal Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $99,300
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,740
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $85,230
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $84,950
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $80,550
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $79,240

    Nearby metros — Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,740
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $85,230
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $77,990
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $77,550
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $77,470
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $77,170

    Related occupations in San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers $175,780
    Legal Support Workers, All Other $89,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Paralegals and Legal Assistants make per hour in San Luis Obispo?

    The median hourly wage for Paralegals and Legal Assistants in San Luis Obispo, CA is $34.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.94 or more per hour.

    Is San Luis Obispo above or below average for Paralegals and Legal Assistants salaries?

    The median Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 17.1% above the national median of $61,010. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Paralegals and Legal Assistants in San Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Paralegals and Legal Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $46,270 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,560.