Paralegal Salary in Kentucky
BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC 23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants
Median in Kentucky
$59,830
$28.76 an hour
10th percentile
$36,560
90th percentile
$78,730
Jobs (wage & salary)
3,540
The median annual wage for paralegals and legal assistants in Kentucky was $59,830 in May 2025, $3,060 (5%) below the national median of $62,890.
The middle half earned between $47,220 (25th percentile) and $70,920 (75th percentile).
Kentucky ranks 33 of the 51 states and DC with a published median for this occupation.
The comparison is not adjusted for living costs.
BLS counts paralegals and legal assistants as one occupation, so these figures cover both titles.
Percentiles
Pay range in Kentucky
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,560 | $17.58 |
| 25th | $47,220 | $22.70 |
| 50th (median) | $59,830 | $28.76 |
| 75th | $70,920 | $34.10 |
| 90th | $78,730 | $37.85 |
| Mean (average) | $59,240 | $28.48 |
BLS OEWS May 2025.
Annual = hourly × 2,080.
OEWS covers wage-and-salary workers only and leaves out the self-employed, overtime pay and most bonuses.