Paralegals and Legal Assistants
SOC code 23-2011 · Legal Occupations
National employment
392,880
Mean annual wage
$69,700
Mean hourly wage
$33.51
Median annual wage
$62,890
Median hourly wage
$30.24
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $44,740 | $21.51 |
| 25th percentile | $50,340 | $24.20 |
| 50th percentile (median) | $62,890 | $30.24 |
| 75th percentile | $80,080 | $38.50 |
| 90th percentile | $101,500 | $48.80 |
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- Legal Support Workers, All Other 23-2099$72,110/yr
- Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators 23-1022$75,530/yr
- Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers 23-1021$117,860/yr
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 estimates. Wage figures are BLS OEWS estimates and may not reflect current pay.