Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in New Jersey
Ranked #10 of 51 · NJ
4.1% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $72,550 ≈ $35/hr
Median annual salary $71,500
Employment 12,010
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $47,070P25 $60,040 Median $71,500P75 $80,920P90 $99,900
About 80% of paralegals and legal assistantss in New Jersey earn between $47,070 and $99,900. 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 New Jersey is $72,550, about 4.1% above the U.S. average ($69,700). That works out to roughly $35/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in New Jersey
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $73,250 | $75,990 | 790 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $66,540 | $62,680 | 330 |
| Vineland, NJ | $60,370 | $59,370 | 80 |