How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make in Connecticut?
$63,820a year
Median yearly pay for paralegal and legal assistants in Connecticut. That is $30.68 an hour or $5,318 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.68
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,440Median: $63,820Highest 10%: $100,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,440 | $22.33 | |
| 25th | $50,180 | $24.13 | |
| Median | $63,820 | $30.68 | |
| 75th | $80,580 | $38.74 | |
| 90th | $100,000 | $48.10 |
Cities in Connecticut
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Hartford, CT | $67,500 |
| Waterbury, CT | $64,570 |
| New Haven, CT | $63,390 |
| Bridgeport, CT | $59,950 |
| Norwich, CT | $56,120 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for paralegal and legal assistants.
| 11. Maryland | $65,640 |
| 12. Nevada | $64,680 |
| 13. Virginia | $63,990 |
| 14. Connecticut | $63,820 |
| 15. Illinois | $63,670 |
| 16. Pennsylvania | $63,370 |
| 17. Nebraska | $63,250 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make an hour in Connecticut?
The median hourly pay in Connecticut is $30.68 ($63,820 a year).
Do paralegal and legal assistants make more in Connecticut than the national average?
Yes: $63,820 against $62,890 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Connecticut rank for paralegal and legal assistant pay?
Connecticut ranks 14 of 51 states.
Which city in Connecticut pays paralegal and legal assistants the most?
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT, with a median of $67,500 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.