Paralegal Salary (2024)
Salary Range
Paralegal salaries range from $52,990 to $97,740 median across cities, depending on location, experience, and industry.
Paralegal Salary by City
| City | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | COL-Adjusted | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $58,900 | $74,390 | $97,740 | $119,530 | $150,120 | $49,918 | 2,050 |
| San Francisco, CA | $56,980 | $65,640 | $85,230 | $101,940 | $126,190 | $47,455 | 7,670 |
| Seattle, WA | $57,920 | $74,560 | $84,950 | $110,930 | $125,660 | $56,861 | 6,420 |
| Washington, DC | $50,590 | $61,530 | $80,550 | $105,110 | $124,800 | $52,716 | 11,080 |
| Denver, CO | $50,340 | $63,560 | $79,240 | $95,290 | $109,640 | $70,248 | 3,660 |
| San Diego, CA | $44,980 | $52,660 | $77,550 | $97,040 | $107,410 | $48,408 | 3,690 |
| Boston, MA | $55,560 | $62,270 | $77,470 | $95,090 | $118,990 | $50,934 | 6,050 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $47,010 | $59,330 | $74,750 | $84,100 | $100,260 | $70,386 | 5,490 |
| Portland, OR | $50,420 | $57,870 | $74,470 | $83,220 | $101,330 | $57,241 | 3,350 |
| New York, NY | $49,150 | $60,040 | $73,470 | $90,480 | $107,520 | $39,247 | 29,300 |
| Chicago, IL | $47,950 | $48,960 | $66,930 | $82,500 | $104,190 | $62,377 | 10,250 |
| Houston, TX | $38,310 | $48,830 | $64,750 | $80,560 | $100,560 | $67,098 | 6,580 |
| Detroit, MI | $45,850 | $50,960 | $64,490 | $77,630 | $95,880 | $67,813 | 4,320 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $44,360 | $51,110 | $63,110 | $96,200 | $100,250 | $38,018 | 21,290 |
| Miami, FL | $37,440 | $47,440 | $63,050 | $76,630 | $89,950 | $51,219 | 15,160 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $46,360 | $52,380 | $63,010 | $81,370 | $96,530 | $53,218 | 10,970 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $46,100 | $48,090 | $62,700 | $78,750 | $99,290 | $62,264 | 5,120 |
| Tampa, FL | $37,560 | $47,060 | $62,420 | $76,450 | $80,200 | $62,671 | 5,250 |
| Dallas, TX | $44,920 | $48,810 | $60,900 | $78,570 | $98,830 | $58,501 | 8,100 |
| Nashville, TN | $39,890 | $49,390 | $59,980 | $68,220 | $77,640 | $59,801 | 2,720 |
| Atlanta, GA | $36,830 | $47,160 | $59,810 | $76,250 | $100,700 | $60,292 | 10,810 |
| Raleigh, NC | $37,150 | $47,510 | $57,620 | $65,720 | $86,150 | $57,735 | 2,130 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $43,810 | $48,180 | $57,190 | $75,960 | $88,940 | $56,400 | 2,020 |
| Charlotte, NC | $38,100 | $48,360 | $53,550 | $65,530 | $101,450 | $55,377 | 3,760 |
| Austin, TX | $42,000 | $42,460 | $52,990 | $74,400 | $103,830 | $51,447 | 4,450 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The national median salary for Paralegal is $68,717 as of 2024. The national mean (average) is $73,594. Salaries range from $52,990 to $97,740 depending on city and cost of living.
Paralegal salaries vary significantly by metro area. The highest-paying cities offer median salaries well above the national average of $68,717, though cost of living should be factored in. Check the city breakdown table above for COL-adjusted figures.
There are approximately 191,690 Paralegal positions in the US across 25 metropolitan areas tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Paralegal positions at the 90th percentile earn significantly more than the median, suggesting strong income growth potential with experience and specialization. The gap between the 10th and 90th percentile indicates the impact that skills, location, and seniority have on compensation.
Salary data from BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. COL adjustments use BEA Regional Price Parities.