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Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in Raleigh, NC

2024 wage data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Median Salary
$57,620
Average Salary
$60,390
vs National
$-3,390
Employed
2,130

Salary Distribution

$37,150$86,150
10th %ileMedian: $57,62090th %ile
PercentileAnnual SalaryMonthly
10th Percentile$37,150$3,096
25th Percentile$47,510$3,959
Median$57,620$4,802
75th Percentile$65,720$5,477
90th Percentile$86,150$7,179
Mean (Average)$60,390$5,033

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 Raleigh, NC

OccupationMedian Salary
Financial Managers$162,120
Software Developers$131,390
Nurse Practitioners$131,320
Electrical Engineers$130,900
Computer Hardware Engineers$129,200
Database Administrators$129,000
Lawyers$128,130
Computer Network Architects$114,400
Computer Occupations, All Other$114,300
Medical and Health Services Managers$111,120

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary in Raleigh, NC?
The median annual salary for a Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Raleigh, NC is $57,620 as of 2024. The average (mean) salary is $60,390.
What is the salary range for Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Raleigh, NC?
Paralegals and Legal Assistants salaries in Raleigh, NC range from $37,150 (10th percentile) to $86,150 (90th percentile). The middle 50% earn between $47,510 and $65,720.
How many Paralegals and Legal Assistants work in Raleigh, NC?
There are approximately 2,130 Paralegals and Legal Assistants employed in the Raleigh, NC metropolitan area.