Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in Maryland
Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Maryland earn a median of $65,640 a year, +4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $65,640
- vs. U.S. median
- +4% ($62,890)
- Rank among states
- 11 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,460
Pay range in Maryland
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,260; the top 10% earn over $108,380. Nationally the range is $44,740 to $101,500.
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- Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$133,460 median in Maryland
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- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$47,070 median in Maryland
- Intelligence Analysts$126,730 median in Maryland (broader BLS group)
- Lawyers$139,110 median in Maryland
Paralegals and Legal Assistants pay in Maryland
How much do paralegals and legal assistants make in Maryland?
The median is $65,640 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,260 and the top 10% earn over $108,380. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Maryland a good state for paralegals and legal assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 11 of 51 (+4% vs. the national median of $62,890). Living costs are not included.