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Paralegals and legal assistants salary in New York
How much does a paralegal make in New York?
The median paralegal in New York earns $68,410 a year, and the mean is $76,890 (BLS, May 2025). That ranks New York #9 of 51 states and is $5,520 above the US median of $62,890.
| Median annual wage | $68,410 |
|---|---|
| Mean annual wage | $76,890 |
| People employed | 34,220 |
| Rank among states (median) | #9 of 51 |
| US median | $62,890 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Median is the middle wage; half of workers earn more and half less. Pay varies with experience, employer and city.
Nearby in the ranking
- New Jersey: $71,500 median
- Alaska: $68,700 median
- Vermont: $67,160 median
- Maryland: $65,640 median
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