How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make in Burlington?
$71,160a year
Median yearly pay for paralegal and legal assistants in the Burlington-South Burlington, VT metro area. That is $34.21 an hour or $5,930 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.21
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 24 of 376
- Jobs in the area
- 300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,310Median: $71,160Highest 10%: $85,490
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,310 | $24.67 | |
| 25th | $59,120 | $28.42 | |
| Median | $71,160 | $34.21 | |
| 75th | $79,090 | $38.02 | |
| 90th | $85,490 | $41.10 |
Other cities in Vermont
Median yearly pay for paralegal and legal assistants.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Burlington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Lawyer | $125,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make an hour in Burlington?
The median hourly pay in the Burlington-South Burlington, VT metro area is $34.21 ($71,160 a year).
Do paralegal and legal assistants make more in Burlington than the national average?
Yes: $71,160 against $62,890 nationally, 13% more.
How does Burlington compare with the rest of Vermont?
The median in Vermont is $67,160, so Burlington pays 6% more.
Where does Burlington rank for paralegal and legal assistant pay?
24 of 376 metro areas with data.
How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make starting out in Burlington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $51,310 or less a year; the top 10% make $85,490 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.