Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in Minnesota
Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Minnesota earn a median of $75,570 a year, +20% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $75,570
- vs. U.S. median
- +20% ($62,890)
- Rank among states
- 6 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,400
Pay range in Minnesota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,730; the top 10% earn over $102,920. Nationally the range is $44,740 to $101,500.
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Paralegals and Legal Assistants pay in Minnesota
How much do paralegals and legal assistants make in Minnesota?
The median is $75,570 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,730 and the top 10% earn over $102,920. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Minnesota a good state for paralegals and legal assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 6 of 51 (+20% vs. the national median of $62,890). Living costs are not included.