Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in North Carolina
Ranked #37 of 51 · NC
12.8% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $60,770 ≈ $29/hr
Median annual salary $57,500
Employment 13,650
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $38,570P25 $47,640 Median $57,500P75 $71,930P90 $84,410
About 80% of paralegals and legal assistantss in North Carolina earn between $38,570 and $84,410. 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 North Carolina is $60,770, about 12.8% below the U.S. average ($69,700). That works out to roughly $29/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in North Carolina
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $61,880 | $63,060 | 2,540 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $60,370 | $57,500 | 420 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $59,870 | $66,200 | 4,140 |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | $58,650 | $58,740 | 860 |
| Asheville, NC | $57,500 | $60,290 | 590 |
| Wilmington, NC | $56,060 | $56,840 | 580 |
| Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $55,860 | $57,410 | 680 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $52,500 | $61,690 | 890 |