Find Paralegal Salary by State
Find out how much paralegals make across the USA.
Paralegal Salaries Across the U.S.
Many people thinking about a career change are turning to the paralegal profession as their best career option. Paralegals can train in as little as one year, and can earn a respectable salary whether they work in Texas, Illinois or New York.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ 2016-17 Occupational Outlook Handbook, the median national annual salary for paralegals is $48,350. Actual salaries may vary greatly based on specialization within the field, location, years of experience and a variety of other factors.
To help you decide where you might like to work as a professional paralegal, here are annual salaries by state.
Paralegal Salary by State
| State | Annual Salary* | State | Annual Salary* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $45,890 | Montana | $41,380 |
| Alaska | $59,470 | Nebraska | $40,560 |
| Arizona | $45,780 | Nevada | $47,080 |
| Arkansas | $37,240 | New Hampshire | $45,280 |
| California | $57,260 | New Jersey | $55,850 |
| Colorado | $49,200 | New Mexico | $41,840 |
| Connecticut | $51,480 | New York | $51,520 |
| Delaware | $52,480 | North Carolina | $40,750 |
| DC | $72,740 | North Dakota | $41,760 |
| Florida | $46,310 | Ohio | $42,910 |
| Georgia | $52,410 | Oklahoma | $39,870 |
| Hawaii | $47,840 | Oregon | $55,680 |
| Idaho | $40,750 | Pennsylvania | $52,320 |
| Illinois | $47,100 | Rhode Island | $46,700 |
| Indiana | $39,390 | South Carolina | $40,660 |
| Iowa | $45,850 | South Dakota | $42,310 |
| Kansas | $40,670 | Tennessee | $47,910 |
| Kentucky | $43,380 | Texas | $47,810 |
| Louisiana | $40,610 | Utah | $39,480 |
| Maine | $43,100 | Vermont | $44,350 |
| Maryland | $51,920 | Virginia | $49,070 |
| Massachusetts | $51,360 | Washington | $55,390 |
| Michigan | $45,830 | West Virginia | $36,780 |
| Minnesota | $50,700 | Wisconsin | $44,100 |
| Mississippi | $41,030 | Wyoming | $45,160 |
| Missouri | $46,670 |
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 2016-17 Occupational Outlook Handbook, “State & Area Data.”
*The salary information listed is based on a national average, unless noted. Actual salaries may vary greatly based on specialization within the field, location, years of experience and a variety of other factors. National long-term projections of employment growth may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions, and do not guarantee actual job growth.