Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in New Jersey

Median Salary

$71,500

per year

Hourly Rate

$34.38

per hour

Employment

12,010

in New Jersey

vs. National Avg

+13.7%

National: $62,890

📊 Compared to the national median of $62,890, New Jersey pays 13.7% MORE for Paralegals and Legal Assistants positions.

Purchasing Power

$65,717

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

108.8

9% above national avg

Rent/Income

30%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in New Jersey

10th

$47,070

25th

$60,040

Median

$71,500

75th

$80,920

90th

$99,900

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).