Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in New York

Median Salary

$68,410

per year

Hourly Rate

$32.89

per hour

Employment

34,220

in New York

vs. National Avg

+8.8%

National: $62,890

📊 Compared to the national median of $62,890, New York pays 8.8% MORE for Paralegals and Legal Assistants positions.

Purchasing Power

$60,809

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

112.5

13% above national avg

Rent/Income

32%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in New York

10th

$48,330

25th

$57,430

Median

$68,410

75th

$94,200

90th

$115,720

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