New Jersey

Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in New Jersey

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2024

Mean Annual
$69,010
+3.8% vs national
Hourly Wage
$33.18
 
10th Percentile
$44,540
Entry level
90th Percentile
$98,360
Senior level
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Salary Range

Paralegals and Legal Assistantss in New Jersey earn between $44,540 and $98,360, with a mean of $69,010. The national average for this role is $66,500.

$69,010 mean
10th Percentile$44,54090th Percentile$98,360

How New Jersey Compares

LocationMean Salary
New Jersey$69,010
National Average$66,500
District of Columbia$96,200
Washington$83,930
Massachusetts$78,540
California$76,920
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024. New Jersey. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.