Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in Rhode Island

Median Salary

$56,250

per year

Hourly Rate

$27.04

per hour

Employment

2,070

in Rhode Island

vs. National Avg

-10.6%

National: $62,890

📊 Compared to the national median of $62,890, Rhode Island pays 10.6% LESS for Paralegals and Legal Assistants positions.

Purchasing Power

$55,970

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

100.5

1% above national avg

Rent/Income

32%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in Rhode Island

10th

$43,370

25th

$44,860

Median

$56,250

75th

$66,120

90th

$79,650

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