Paralegal Salary in New York
BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC 23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants
Median in New York
$68,410
$32.89 an hour
10th percentile
$48,330
90th percentile
$115,720
Jobs (wage & salary)
34,220
The median annual wage for paralegals and legal assistants in New York was $68,410 in May 2025, $5,520 (9%) above the national median of $62,890.
The middle half earned between $57,430 (25th percentile) and $94,200 (75th percentile).
New York ranks 9 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 New York
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,330 | $23.24 |
| 25th | $57,430 | $27.61 |
| 50th (median) | $68,410 | $32.89 |
| 75th | $94,200 | $45.29 |
| 90th | $115,720 | $55.64 |
| Mean (average) | $76,890 | $36.96 |
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.