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It seems like assistants general counsel are becoming more and more common across America. But working conditions and demand for assistants general counsel aren't the same everywhere in the U.S. As assistants general counsel are popular in the U.S., we wanted to bring you a list of the best states for assistants general counsel. In case you are trying to decide where to start your career as an assistant general counsel, or if you are considering moving to a different city or state, we got you covered.
California is the best state for jobs for assistants general counsel, and Arkansas is the worst. The most common pay in California is $171,248, while the median pay in Arkansas is $77,292.We found that California is the best state for assistant general counsel jobs, whereas Arkansas is the worst.
10 best states for assistants general counsel in 2026
1. California
Total assistant general counsel jobs: 4,678 Average annual salary: $171,248 Lowest 10 percent earn: $118,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $247,000 Location Quotient: 2.08
2. New York
Total assistant general counsel jobs: 1,938 Average annual salary: $159,035 Lowest 10 percent earn: $108,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $232,000 Location Quotient: 1.97
3. District of Columbia
Total assistant general counsel jobs: 231 Average annual salary: $150,412 Lowest 10 percent earn: $101,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $223,000 Location Quotient: 1.79
4. New Jersey
Total assistant general counsel jobs: 1,014 Average annual salary: $142,674 Lowest 10 percent earn: $95,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $213,000 Location Quotient: 1.66
5. Georgia
Total assistant general counsel jobs: 544 Average annual salary: $138,959 Lowest 10 percent earn: $91,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $211,000 Location Quotient: 0.68
6. Utah
Total assistant general counsel jobs: 472 Average annual salary: $121,566 Lowest 10 percent earn: $79,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $186,000 Location Quotient: 1.92
7. Connecticut
Total assistant general counsel jobs: 436 Average annual salary: $128,981 Lowest 10 percent earn: $85,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $195,000 Location Quotient: 1.71
8. Colorado
Total assistant general counsel jobs: 238 Average annual salary: $148,659 Lowest 10 percent earn: $100,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $220,000 Location Quotient: 0.52
9. Washington
Total assistant general counsel jobs: 906 Average annual salary: $127,853 Lowest 10 percent earn: $82,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $197,000 Location Quotient: 1.62
10. Virginia
Total assistant general counsel jobs: 450 Average annual salary: $134,696 Lowest 10 percent earn: $88,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $204,000 Location Quotient: 0.62
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Detailed list of the best states for an assistant general counsel
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $171,248 | $118,000 | 39,536,653 | 4,678 |
| 2 | New York | $159,035 | $108,000 | 19,849,399 | 1,938 |
| 3 | District of Columbia | $150,412 | $101,000 | 693,972 | 231 |
| 4 | New Jersey | $142,674 | $95,000 | 9,005,644 | 1,014 |
| 5 | Georgia | $138,959 | $91,000 | 10,429,379 | 544 |
| 6 | Utah | $121,566 | $79,000 | 3,101,833 | 472 |
| 7 | Connecticut | $128,981 | $85,000 | 3,588,184 | 436 |
| 8 | Colorado | $148,659 | $100,000 | 5,607,154 | 238 |
| 9 | Washington | $127,853 | $82,000 | 7,405,743 | 906 |
| 10 | Virginia | $134,696 | $88,000 | 8,470,020 | 450 |
| 11 | Michigan | $125,126 | $81,000 | 9,962,311 | 368 |
| 12 | Vermont | $121,380 | $79,000 | 623,657 | 56 |
| 13 | Arizona | $125,264 | $81,000 | 7,016,270 | 256 |
| 14 | Nevada | $129,830 | $85,000 | 2,998,039 | 62 |
| 15 | Rhode Island | $111,388 | $72,000 | 1,059,639 | 177 |
| 16 | Delaware | $115,395 | $75,000 | 961,939 | 178 |
| 17 | Illinois | $126,326 | $83,000 | 12,802,023 | 432 |
| 18 | Massachusetts | $119,342 | $78,000 | 6,859,819 | 1,204 |
| 19 | West Virginia | $112,322 | $72,000 | 1,815,857 | 78 |
| 20 | Oregon | $114,269 | $73,000 | 4,142,776 | 589 |
| 21 | Minnesota | $120,828 | $79,000 | 5,576,606 | 275 |
| 22 | Ohio | $109,486 | $70,000 | 11,658,609 | 559 |
| 23 | Nebraska | $108,320 | $70,000 | 1,920,076 | 278 |
| 24 | Alabama | $108,058 | $68,000 | 4,874,747 | 315 |
| 25 | Texas | $112,857 | $71,000 | 28,304,596 | 961 |
| 26 | Tennessee | $105,853 | $68,000 | 6,715,984 | 389 |
| 27 | Wyoming | $106,498 | $69,000 | 579,315 | 34 |
| 28 | North Dakota | $104,752 | $68,000 | 755,393 | 124 |
| 29 | Indiana | $107,754 | $69,000 | 6,666,818 | 252 |
| 30 | Maryland | $119,227 | $77,000 | 6,052,177 | 225 |
| 31 | New Hampshire | $103,409 | $67,000 | 1,342,795 | 231 |
| 32 | Pennsylvania | $105,822 | $68,000 | 12,805,537 | 479 |
| 33 | South Carolina | $104,435 | $66,000 | 5,024,369 | 229 |
| 34 | Maine | $99,696 | $64,000 | 1,335,907 | 201 |
| 35 | Iowa | $106,325 | $69,000 | 3,145,711 | 86 |
| 36 | North Carolina | $103,804 | $66,000 | 10,273,419 | 516 |
| 37 | South Dakota | $99,679 | $64,000 | 869,666 | 123 |
| 38 | Wisconsin | $105,987 | $68,000 | 5,795,483 | 164 |
| 39 | Idaho | $99,851 | $64,000 | 1,716,943 | 222 |
| 40 | Kansas | $103,228 | $66,000 | 2,913,123 | 131 |
| 41 | Missouri | $104,172 | $67,000 | 6,113,532 | 240 |
| 42 | Louisiana | $104,728 | $65,000 | 4,684,333 | 112 |
| 43 | Alaska | $106,994 | $67,000 | 739,795 | 24 |
| 44 | Kentucky | $98,495 | $63,000 | 4,454,189 | 215 |
| 45 | Hawaii | $100,261 | $66,000 | 1,427,538 | 69 |
| 46 | Florida | $96,858 | $59,000 | 20,984,400 | 754 |
| 47 | Montana | $94,882 | $61,000 | 1,050,493 | 60 |
| 48 | New Mexico | $101,129 | $64,000 | 2,088,070 | 48 |
| 49 | Oklahoma | $93,374 | $59,000 | 3,930,864 | 126 |
| 50 | Mississippi | $93,477 | $59,000 | 2,984,100 | 78 |
| 51 | Arkansas | $77,292 | $49,000 | 3,004,279 | 110 |
Highest paying states for assistants general counsel
| Rank | State | Avg. Assistant General Counsel Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $171,248 |
| 2 | New York | $159,035 |
| 3 | District of Columbia | $150,412 |
| 4 | New Jersey | $142,674 |
| 5 | Georgia | $138,959 |
| 6 | Utah | $121,566 |
| 7 | Connecticut | $128,981 |
| 8 | Colorado | $148,659 |
| 9 | Washington | $127,853 |
| 10 | Virginia | $134,696 |
| 11 | Michigan | $125,126 |
| 12 | Vermont | $121,380 |
| 13 | Arizona | $125,264 |
| 14 | Nevada | $129,830 |
| 15 | Rhode Island | $111,388 |
| 16 | Delaware | $115,395 |
| 17 | Illinois | $126,326 |
| 18 | Massachusetts | $119,342 |
| 19 | West Virginia | $112,322 |
| 20 | Oregon | $114,269 |
| 21 | Minnesota | $120,828 |
| 22 | Ohio | $109,486 |
| 23 | Nebraska | $108,320 |
| 24 | Alabama | $108,058 |
| 25 | Texas | $112,857 |
| 26 | Tennessee | $105,853 |
| 27 | Wyoming | $106,498 |
| 28 | North Dakota | $104,752 |
| 29 | Indiana | $107,754 |
| 30 | Maryland | $119,227 |
| 31 | New Hampshire | $103,409 |
| 32 | Pennsylvania | $105,822 |
| 33 | South Carolina | $104,435 |
| 34 | Maine | $99,696 |
| 35 | Iowa | $106,325 |
| 36 | North Carolina | $103,804 |
| 37 | South Dakota | $99,679 |
| 38 | Wisconsin | $105,987 |
| 39 | Idaho | $99,851 |
| 40 | Kansas | $103,228 |
| 41 | Missouri | $104,172 |
| 42 | Louisiana | $104,728 |
| 43 | Alaska | $106,994 |
| 44 | Kentucky | $98,495 |
| 45 | Hawaii | $100,261 |
| 46 | Florida | $96,858 |
| 47 | Montana | $94,882 |
| 48 | New Mexico | $101,129 |
| 49 | Oklahoma | $93,374 |
| 50 | Mississippi | $93,477 |
| 51 | Arkansas | $77,292 |
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Updated January 8, 2025