BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025
Paralegals and Legal Assistants in New York earn between $48,330 and $115,720, with a mean of $76,890. The national average for this role is $69,697.
| Location | Mean Salary |
|---|---|
| New York | $76,890 |
| National Average | $69,697 |
| District of Columbia | $95,400 |
| Washington | $83,740 |
| California | $81,320 |
| Massachusetts | $81,160 |
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. New York. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.