Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in Connecticut
Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Connecticut earn a median of $63,820 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $63,820
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($62,890)
- Rank among states
- 14 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,210
Pay range in Connecticut
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,440; the top 10% earn over $100,040. Nationally the range is $44,740 to $101,500.
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Paralegals and Legal Assistants pay in Connecticut
How much do paralegals and legal assistants make in Connecticut?
The median is $63,820 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,440 and the top 10% earn over $100,040. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Connecticut a good state for paralegals and legal assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 14 of 51 (+1% vs. the national median of $62,890). Living costs are not included.