Paralegal earnings by seniority
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Paralegal salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Alaska | $50,390 |
| Alabama | $44,310 |
| Arkansas | $36,101 |
| Arizona | $43,007 |
| California | $57,290 |
| Colorado | $56,710 |
| Connecticut | $60,240 |
| District of Columbia | $80,030 |
| Delaware | $52,910 |
| Florida | $50,120 |
| Georgia | $54,130 |
| Guam | $38,260 |
| Hawaii | $49,425 |
| Iowa | $45,218 |
| Idaho | $43,757 |
| Illinois | $47,272 |
| Indiana | $39,040 |
| Kansas | $40,452 |
| Kentucky | $38,452 |
| Louisiana | $48,320 |
| Massachusetts | $56,660 |
| Maryland | $53,530 |
| Maine | $48,260 |
| Michigan | $47,420 |
| Minnesota | $56,880 |
| Missouri | $51,940 |
| Mississippi | $43,930 |
| Montana | $42,560 |
| North Carolina | $47,210 |
| North Dakota | $41,420 |
| Nebraska | $47,070 |
| New Hampshire | $50,740 |
| New Jersey | $57,437 |
| New Mexico | $45,200 |
| Nevada | $57,120 |
| New York | $58,750 |
| Ohio | $45,320 |
| Oklahoma | $45,660 |
| Oregon | $53,020 |
| Pennsylvania | $42,086 |
| Puerto Rico | $35,740 |
| Rhode Island | $47,190 |
| South Carolina | $41,850 |
| South Dakota | $48,690 |
| Tennessee | $45,770 |
| Texas | $56,270 |
| Utah | $45,300 |
| Virginia | $47,810 |
| Virgin Islands | $50,020 |
| Vermont | $49,600 |
| Washington | $57,670 |
| Wisconsin | $48,990 |
| West Virginia | $41,750 |
| Wyoming | $46,430 |
How do paralegal salaries compare to similar careers?
Paralegals earn about the same as related careers in Texas. On average, they make less than special agents but more than transit police officers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Special agent salary | $82K |
| Coroner salary | $74K |
| Fish and game warden salary | $71K |
| Court reporter salary | $58K |
| Police officer salary | $60K |
| Paralegal salary | $56K |
| Arbitrator salary | $51K |
| Sheriff salary | $62K |
| Forensic science technician salary | $51K |
| Transit police officer salary | $58K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)