How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make in New Jersey?
$71,500a year
Median yearly pay for paralegal and legal assistants in New Jersey. That is $34.38 an hour or $5,958 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.38
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 12,010
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,070Median: $71,500Highest 10%: $99,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,070 | $22.63 | |
| 25th | $60,040 | $28.87 | |
| Median | $71,500 | $34.38 | |
| 75th | $80,920 | $38.90 | |
| 90th | $99,900 | $48.03 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $75,330 |
| Trenton, NJ | $73,250 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $70,430 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $66,540 |
| Allentown, PA | $61,000 |
| Vineland, NJ | $60,370 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for paralegal and legal assistants.
| 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 |
| 10. Vermont | $67,160 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $34.38 ($71,500 a year).
Do paralegal and legal assistants make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $71,500 against $62,890 nationally, 14% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for paralegal and legal assistant pay?
New Jersey ranks 7 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays paralegal and legal assistants the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $75,330 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.