Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in New York
Paralegals and Legal Assistants in New York earn a median of $68,410 a year, +9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $68,410
- vs. U.S. median
- +9% ($62,890)
- Rank among states
- 9 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 34,220
Pay range in New York
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,330; the top 10% earn over $115,720. Nationally the range is $44,740 to $101,500.
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Paralegals and Legal Assistants pay in New York
How much do paralegals and legal assistants make in New York?
The median is $68,410 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,330 and the top 10% earn over $115,720. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New York a good state for paralegals and legal assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 9 of 51 (+9% vs. the national median of $62,890). Living costs are not included.