How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make in Manchester?
$62,040a year
Median yearly pay for paralegal and legal assistants in the Manchester-Nashua, NH metro area. That is $29.83 an hour or $5,170 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.83
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 85 of 376
- Jobs in the area
- 500
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,750Median: $62,040Highest 10%: $85,340
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,750 | $18.15 | |
| 25th | $58,760 | $28.25 | |
| Median | $62,040 | $29.83 | |
| 75th | $78,690 | $37.83 | |
| 90th | $85,340 | $41.03 |
Other cities in New Hampshire
Median yearly pay for paralegal and legal assistants.
| Boston, MA | $79,850 |
Related jobs in Manchester
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Lawyer | $125,200 |
| Title Examiner | $56,620 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make an hour in Manchester?
The median hourly pay in the Manchester-Nashua, NH metro area is $29.83 ($62,040 a year).
Do paralegal and legal assistants make more in Manchester than the national average?
No: $62,040 against $62,890 nationally, 1% less.
How does Manchester compare with the rest of New Hampshire?
The median in New Hampshire is $62,040, so Manchester pays 0% more.
Where does Manchester rank for paralegal and legal assistant pay?
85 of 376 metro areas with data.
How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make starting out in Manchester?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,750 or less a year; the top 10% make $85,340 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.