How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make in Alaska?
$68,700a year
Median yearly pay for paralegal and legal assistants in Alaska. That is $33.03 an hour or $5,725 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.03
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,830Median: $68,700Highest 10%: $99,320
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,830 | $25.88 | |
| 25th | $61,100 | $29.38 | |
| Median | $68,700 | $33.03 | |
| 75th | $84,880 | $40.81 | |
| 90th | $99,320 | $47.75 |
Cities in Alaska
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Fairbanks, AK | $71,390 |
| Anchorage, AK | $66,210 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for paralegal and legal assistants.
| 5. California | $77,390 |
| 6. Minnesota | $75,570 |
| 7. New Jersey | $71,500 |
| 8. Alaska | $68,700 |
| 9. New York | $68,410 |
| 10. Vermont | $67,160 |
| 11. Maryland | $65,640 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make an hour in Alaska?
The median hourly pay in Alaska is $33.03 ($68,700 a year).
Do paralegal and legal assistants make more in Alaska than the national average?
Yes: $68,700 against $62,890 nationally, 9% more.
Where does Alaska rank for paralegal and legal assistant pay?
Alaska ranks 8 of 51 states.
Which city in Alaska pays paralegal and legal assistants the most?
Fairbanks-College, AK, with a median of $71,390 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.