Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in North Dakota
Ranked #42 of 51 · ND
15.5% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $58,880 ≈ $28/hr
Median annual salary $59,430
Employment 730
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $45,300P25 $49,290 Median $59,430P75 $66,120P90 $78,430
About 80% of paralegals and legal assistantss in North Dakota earn between $45,300 and $78,430. 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 Dakota is $58,880, about 15.5% below the U.S. average ($69,700). That works out to roughly $28/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in North Dakota
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $61,620 | $64,170 | 70 |
| East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $60,870 | $61,670 | 50 |
| Bismarck, ND | $60,110 | $60,360 | 160 |
| Minot, ND | $59,430 | $57,080 | 70 |
| Fargo, ND-MN | $57,550 | $58,610 | 310 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | $49,290 | $52,860 | 110 |