South Carolina

Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in South Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$55,790
-20.0% vs national
Hourly Wage
$26.82
 
10th Percentile
$38,020
Entry level
90th Percentile
$75,640
Senior level
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Salary Range

Paralegals and Legal Assistants in South Carolina earn between $38,020 and $75,640, with a mean of $55,790. The national average for this role is $69,697.

$55,790 mean
10th Percentile$38,02090th Percentile$75,640

How South Carolina Compares

LocationMean Salary
South Carolina$55,790
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. South Carolina. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.