BLS OEWS May 2025 Β· SOC 23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants
The median annual wage for paralegals and legal assistants in Vermont was $67,160 in May 2025, $4,270 (7%) above the national median of $62,890.
The middle half earned between $58,530 (25th percentile) and $78,620 (75th percentile).
Vermont ranks 10 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.
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,650 | $23.39 |
| 25th | $58,530 | $28.14 |
| 50th (median) | $67,160 | $32.29 |
| 75th | $78,620 | $37.80 |
| 90th | $87,390 | $42.01 |
| Mean (average) | $69,020 | $33.18 |
BLS OEWS May 2025.
Annual = hourly Γ 2,080.
OEWS covers wage-and-salary workers only and leaves out the self-employed, overtime pay and most bonuses.