Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in Kansas
Ranked #45 of 51 · KS
17.2% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $57,680 ≈ $28/hr
Median annual salary $55,000
Employment 2,210
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $38,860P25 $47,000 Median $55,000P75 $64,170P90 $79,090
About 80% of paralegals and legal assistantss in Kansas earn between $38,860 and $79,090. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean paralegals and legal assistants salary in Kansas is $57,680, about 17.2% below the U.S. average ($69,700). That works out to roughly $28/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Kansas
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence, KS | $52,530 | $52,900 | 110 |
| Topeka, KS | $50,350 | $53,630 | 350 |
| Wichita, KS | $50,240 | $53,960 | 480 |
| Manhattan, KS | $47,890 | $51,820 | 70 |
| Kansas nonmetropolitan area | $47,400 | $49,150 | 280 |