How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make in Delaware?
$63,110a year
Median yearly pay for paralegal and legal assistants in Delaware. That is $30.34 an hour or $5,259 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.34
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,880Median: $63,110Highest 10%: $99,390
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,880 | $23.50 | |
| 25th | $55,190 | $26.53 | |
| Median | $63,110 | $30.34 | |
| 75th | $78,360 | $37.67 | |
| 90th | $99,390 | $47.78 |
Cities in Delaware
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $70,430 |
| Dover, DE | $58,830 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for paralegal and legal assistants.
| 16. Pennsylvania | $63,370 |
| 17. Nebraska | $63,250 |
| 18. Utah | $63,220 |
| 19. Delaware | $63,110 |
| 20. Hawaii | $62,840 |
| 21. Maine | $62,420 |
| 22. Georgia | $62,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make an hour in Delaware?
The median hourly pay in Delaware is $30.34 ($63,110 a year).
Do paralegal and legal assistants make more in Delaware than the national average?
Yes: $63,110 against $62,890 nationally, 0% more.
Where does Delaware rank for paralegal and legal assistant pay?
Delaware ranks 19 of 51 states.
Which city in Delaware pays paralegal and legal assistants the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $70,430 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.