Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in North Carolina
Paralegals and Legal Assistants in North Carolina earn a median of $57,500 a year, −9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $57,500
- vs. U.S. median
- −9% ($62,890)
- Rank among states
- 39 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 13,650
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,570; the top 10% earn over $84,410. Nationally the range is $44,740 to $101,500.
States ranked near North Carolina
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- Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$129,960 median in North Carolina
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- Correspondence Clerks$42,340 median in North Carolina
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$48,130 median in North Carolina
- Private Detectives and Investigators$52,890 median in North Carolina
- Intelligence Analysts$63,280 median in North Carolina (broader BLS group)
Paralegals and Legal Assistants pay in North Carolina
How much do paralegals and legal assistants make in North Carolina?
The median is $57,500 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,570 and the top 10% earn over $84,410. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for paralegals and legal assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 39 of 51 (−9% vs. the national median of $62,890). Living costs are not included.