Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in Maryland
Ranked #9 of 51 · MD
4.8% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $73,060 ≈ $35/hr
Median annual salary $65,640
Employment 6,460
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $48,260P25 $51,660 Median $65,640P75 $84,700P90 $108,380
About 80% of paralegals and legal assistantss in Maryland earn between $48,260 and $108,380. 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 Maryland is $73,060, about 4.8% above the U.S. average ($69,700). That works out to roughly $35/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Maryland
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $65,640 | $71,010 | 3,880 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $63,770 | $71,590 | 100 |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV | $63,290 | $69,580 | 330 |
| Maryland nonmetropolitan area | $59,940 | $66,270 | 80 |
| Salisbury, MD | $50,420 | $62,550 | 80 |