Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in Pennsylvania
Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Pennsylvania earn a median of $63,370 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $63,370
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($62,890)
- Rank among states
- 16 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 14,670
Pay range in Pennsylvania
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,710; the top 10% earn over $96,080. Nationally the range is $44,740 to $101,500.
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Paralegals and Legal Assistants pay in Pennsylvania
How much do paralegals and legal assistants make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $63,370 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,710 and the top 10% earn over $96,080. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for paralegals and legal assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 16 of 51 (+1% vs. the national median of $62,890). Living costs are not included.