Wage data
Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in the United States
The median Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary in the United States is $62,890 per year, with most earning between $50,340 and $80,080 (the 25th–75th percentile).
National range
$50K – $80K
National wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $44,740 |
| 25th percentile | $50,340 |
| Median (50th) | $62,890 |
| 75th percentile | $80,080 |
| 90th percentile | $101,500 |
Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary by metro
- San Jose$99,250 median
- Seattle$92,900 median
- San Francisco$84,030 median
- Washington$81,590 median
- Denver$80,500 median
- Boston$79,850 median
- Sacramento$78,550 median
- Los Angeles$77,520 median
- San Diego$76,300 median
- Minneapolis$76,220 median
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Estimates are market-informed, not guarantees. How we read this data.