New York

Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2024

Mean Annual
$74,580
+12.2% vs national
Hourly Wage
$35.86
 
10th Percentile
$47,880
Entry level
90th Percentile
$105,910
Senior level
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Salary Range

Paralegals and Legal Assistantss in New York earn between $47,880 and $105,910, with a mean of $74,580. The national average for this role is $66,500.

$74,580 mean
10th Percentile$47,88090th Percentile$105,910

How New York Compares

LocationMean Salary
New York$74,580
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 York. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.