How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make in Bloomington?
$60,160a year
Median yearly pay for paralegal and legal assistants in the Bloomington, IL metro area. That is $28.92 an hour or $5,013 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.92
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 123 of 376
- Jobs in the area
- 260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,590Median: $60,160Highest 10%: $88,510
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,590 | $22.40 | |
| 25th | $49,010 | $23.56 | |
| Median | $60,160 | $28.92 | |
| 75th | $73,660 | $35.41 | |
| 90th | $88,510 | $42.55 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for paralegal and legal assistants.
| Chicago, IL | $70,550 |
| St. Louis, MO | $61,970 |
| Peoria, IL | $61,220 |
| Springfield, IL | $59,990 |
| Rockford, IL | $59,700 |
| Paducah, KY | $59,110 |
| Champaign, IL | $58,580 |
| Davenport, IA | $57,030 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $46,160 |
Related jobs in Bloomington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Lawyer | $124,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make an hour in Bloomington?
The median hourly pay in the Bloomington, IL metro area is $28.92 ($60,160 a year).
Do paralegal and legal assistants make more in Bloomington than the national average?
No: $60,160 against $62,890 nationally, 4% less.
How does Bloomington compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $63,670, so Bloomington pays 6% less.
Where does Bloomington rank for paralegal and legal assistant pay?
123 of 376 metro areas with data.
How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make starting out in Bloomington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,590 or less a year; the top 10% make $88,510 or more.
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.