Rhode Island

Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in Rhode Island

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$58,630
-15.9% vs national
Hourly Wage
$28.19
 
10th Percentile
$43,370
Entry level
90th Percentile
$79,650
Senior level
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Salary Range

Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Rhode Island earn between $43,370 and $79,650, with a mean of $58,630. The national average for this role is $69,697.

$58,630 mean
10th Percentile$43,37090th Percentile$79,650

How Rhode Island Compares

LocationMean Salary
Rhode Island$58,630
National Average$69,697
District of Columbia$95,400
Washington$83,740
California$81,320
Massachusetts$81,160
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. Rhode Island. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.