How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make in Minnesota?
$75,570a year
Median yearly pay for paralegal and legal assistants in Minnesota. That is $36.33 an hour or $6,298 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.33
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,730Median: $75,570Highest 10%: $102,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,730 | $22.95 | |
| 25th | $56,230 | $27.03 | |
| Median | $75,570 | $36.33 | |
| 75th | $83,420 | $40.11 | |
| 90th | $102,900 | $49.48 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $76,220 |
| Rochester, MN | $61,230 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $60,060 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $59,890 |
| Mankato, MN | $59,490 |
| Duluth, MN | $57,790 |
| Fargo, ND | $57,550 |
| La Crosse, WI | $49,720 |
| Grand Forks, ND | $49,290 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for paralegal and legal assistants.
| 3. Colorado | $78,190 |
| 4. Massachusetts | $77,640 |
| 5. California | $77,390 |
| 6. Minnesota | $75,570 |
| 7. New Jersey | $71,500 |
| 8. Alaska | $68,700 |
| 9. New York | $68,410 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $36.33 ($75,570 a year).
Do paralegal and legal assistants make more in Minnesota than the national average?
Yes: $75,570 against $62,890 nationally, 20% more.
Where does Minnesota rank for paralegal and legal assistant pay?
Minnesota ranks 6 of 51 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays paralegal and legal assistants the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $76,220 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.