Occupation salary
Paralegal Salary
Paralegal careers, salary ranges across the United States, education requirements, and growth outlook.
National p10
$44,740
Entry-level baseline
National median
$62,890
Mid-level baseline
National p90
$101,500
Top 10% baseline
Top cities for Paralegal
Cost-of-living adjusted estimates from our latest BLS OEWS & Job Bank baselines.
| City | COL | p10 | Median | p90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 187 | $49,180 | $75,330 | $121,170 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 176 | $51,200 | $77,520 | $112,160 |
| Chicago, IL | 107 | $50,160 | $70,550 | $106,040 |
| Houston, TX | 96 | $42,160 | $62,730 | $101,370 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 104 | $47,720 | $62,620 | $97,670 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 101 | $48,970 | $70,430 | $97,950 |
| San Antonio, TX | 90 | $39,810 | $53,300 | $87,530 |
| San Diego, CA | 160 | $48,210 | $76,300 | $107,380 |
| Dallas, TX | 103 | $38,730 | $63,220 | $100,920 |
| San Jose, CA | 202 | $60,030 | $99,250 | $157,450 |
| Austin, TX | 119 | $44,200 | $64,140 | $100,460 |
| Jacksonville, FL | 93 | $40,610 | $62,480 | $92,130 |
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