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Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in New Orleans, LA

2024 wage data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Median Salary
$46,680
Average Salary
$53,920
vs National
$-14,330
Employed
2,590

Salary Distribution

$31,460$79,790
10th %ileMedian: $46,68090th %ile
PercentileAnnual SalaryMonthly
10th Percentile$31,460$2,622
25th Percentile$41,550$3,463
Median$46,680$3,890
75th Percentile$65,210$5,434
90th Percentile$79,790$6,649
Mean (Average)$53,920$4,493

Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in Other Cities

Metro AreaMedian Salary
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA$97,740
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA$85,230
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA$84,950
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV$80,550
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO$79,240
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA$77,550
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH$77,470
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA$77,170
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI$74,750
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA$74,470

Highest Paying Jobs in New Orleans, LA

OccupationMedian Salary
Computer Hardware Engineers$142,890
Industrial Engineers$139,130
Lawyers$131,220
Financial Managers$127,860
Nurse Practitioners$127,670
Mechanical Engineers$119,690
Software Developers$112,450
Engineers, All Other$112,450
Computer Network Architects$109,800
Electrical Engineers$108,620

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary in New Orleans, LA?
The median annual salary for a Paralegals and Legal Assistants in New Orleans, LA is $46,680 as of 2024. The average (mean) salary is $53,920.
What is the salary range for Paralegals and Legal Assistants in New Orleans, LA?
Paralegals and Legal Assistants salaries in New Orleans, LA range from $31,460 (10th percentile) to $79,790 (90th percentile). The middle 50% earn between $41,550 and $65,210.
How many Paralegals and Legal Assistants work in New Orleans, LA?
There are approximately 2,590 Paralegals and Legal Assistants employed in the New Orleans, LA metropolitan area.