Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in South Carolina
Paralegals and Legal Assistants in South Carolina earn a median of $53,880 a year, −14% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $53,880
- vs. U.S. median
- −14% ($62,890)
- Rank among states
- 45 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,420
Pay range in South Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,020; the top 10% earn over $75,640. Nationally the range is $44,740 to $101,500.
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Paralegals and Legal Assistants pay in South Carolina
How much do paralegals and legal assistants make in South Carolina?
The median is $53,880 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,020 and the top 10% earn over $75,640. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Carolina a good state for paralegals and legal assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 45 of 51 (−14% vs. the national median of $62,890). Living costs are not included.