Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in Rhode Island
Ranked #44 of 51 · RI
15.9% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $58,630 ≈ $28/hr
Median annual salary $56,250
Employment 2,070
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $43,370P25 $44,860 Median $56,250P75 $66,120P90 $79,650
About 80% of paralegals and legal assistantss in Rhode Island earn between $43,370 and $79,650. 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 Rhode Island is $58,630, about 15.9% below the U.S. average ($69,700). That works out to roughly $28/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Rhode Island
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $57,100 | $59,640 | 2,420 |