How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make in Nevada?
$64,680a year
Median yearly pay for paralegal and legal assistants in Nevada. That is $31.10 an hour or $5,390 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.10
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,640Median: $64,680Highest 10%: $82,160
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,640 | $22.90 | |
| 25th | $55,410 | $26.64 | |
| Median | $64,680 | $31.10 | |
| 75th | $76,980 | $37.01 | |
| 90th | $82,160 | $39.50 |
Cities in Nevada
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Carson City, NV | $70,010 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $66,720 |
| Reno, NV | $55,410 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for paralegal and legal assistants.
| 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 |
| 15. Illinois | $63,670 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make an hour in Nevada?
The median hourly pay in Nevada is $31.10 ($64,680 a year).
Do paralegal and legal assistants make more in Nevada than the national average?
Yes: $64,680 against $62,890 nationally, 3% more.
Where does Nevada rank for paralegal and legal assistant pay?
Nevada ranks 12 of 51 states.
Which city in Nevada pays paralegal and legal assistants the most?
Carson City, NV, with a median of $70,010 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.