How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make in Indiana?
$57,030a year
Median yearly pay for paralegal and legal assistants in Indiana. That is $27.42 an hour or $4,753 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.42
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,910
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,650Median: $57,030Highest 10%: $92,160
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,650 | $19.54 | |
| 25th | $46,870 | $22.53 | |
| Median | $57,030 | $27.42 | |
| 75th | $74,240 | $35.69 | |
| 90th | $92,160 | $44.31 |
Cities in Indiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $70,550 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $64,330 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $62,130 |
| Louisville, KY | $61,270 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $58,870 |
| Bloomington, IN | $58,850 |
| Kokomo, IN | $57,960 |
| Evansville, IN | $51,110 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $51,070 |
| Lafayette, IN | $50,950 |
| Muncie, IN | $50,810 |
| Columbus, IN | $50,500 |
| South Bend, IN | $49,650 |
| Michigan City, IN | $49,090 |
| Elkhart, IN | $48,410 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for paralegal and legal assistants.
| 38. South Dakota | $58,320 |
| 39. North Carolina | $57,500 |
| 40. Montana | $57,290 |
| 41. Indiana | $57,030 |
| 42. Rhode Island | $56,250 |
| 43. Kansas | $55,000 |
| 44. Iowa | $54,550 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make an hour in Indiana?
The median hourly pay in Indiana is $27.42 ($57,030 a year).
Do paralegal and legal assistants make more in Indiana than the national average?
No: $57,030 against $62,890 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Indiana rank for paralegal and legal assistant pay?
Indiana ranks 41 of 51 states.
Which city in Indiana pays paralegal and legal assistants the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $70,550 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.