Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in New Jersey
Paralegals and Legal Assistants in New Jersey earn a median of $71,500 a year, +14% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $71,500
- vs. U.S. median
- +14% ($62,890)
- Rank among states
- 7 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 12,010
Pay range in New Jersey
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,070; the top 10% earn over $99,900. Nationally the range is $44,740 to $101,500.
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Paralegals and Legal Assistants pay in New Jersey
How much do paralegals and legal assistants make in New Jersey?
The median is $71,500 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,070 and the top 10% earn over $99,900. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Jersey a good state for paralegals and legal assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 7 of 51 (+14% vs. the national median of $62,890). Living costs are not included.