How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make in Maryland?
$65,640a year
Median yearly pay for paralegal and legal assistants in Maryland. That is $31.56 an hour or $5,470 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.56
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,260Median: $65,640Highest 10%: $108,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,260 | $23.20 | |
| 25th | $51,660 | $24.84 | |
| Median | $65,640 | $31.56 | |
| 75th | $84,700 | $40.72 | |
| 90th | $108,400 | $52.11 |
Cities in Maryland
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $81,590 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $70,430 |
| Baltimore, MD | $65,640 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $63,770 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $63,290 |
| Salisbury, MD | $50,420 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for paralegal and legal assistants.
| 8. Alaska | $68,700 |
| 9. New York | $68,410 |
| 10. Vermont | $67,160 |
| 11. Maryland | $65,640 |
| 12. Nevada | $64,680 |
| 13. Virginia | $63,990 |
| 14. Connecticut | $63,820 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make an hour in Maryland?
The median hourly pay in Maryland is $31.56 ($65,640 a year).
Do paralegal and legal assistants make more in Maryland than the national average?
Yes: $65,640 against $62,890 nationally, 4% more.
Where does Maryland rank for paralegal and legal assistant pay?
Maryland ranks 11 of 51 states.
Which city in Maryland pays paralegal and legal assistants the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $81,590 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.