Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in North Dakota
Paralegals and Legal Assistants in North Dakota earn a median of $59,430 a year, −6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $59,430
- vs. U.S. median
- −6% ($62,890)
- Rank among states
- 34 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 730
Pay range in North Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,300; the top 10% earn over $78,430. Nationally the range is $44,740 to $101,500.
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- Lawyers$106,880 median in North Dakota
Paralegals and Legal Assistants pay in North Dakota
How much do paralegals and legal assistants make in North Dakota?
The median is $59,430 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,300 and the top 10% earn over $78,430. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Dakota a good state for paralegals and legal assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 34 of 51 (−6% vs. the national median of $62,890). Living costs are not included.