How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make in New York?
$68,410a year
Median yearly pay for paralegal and legal assistants in New York. That is $32.89 an hour or $5,701 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.89
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 34,220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,330Median: $68,410Highest 10%: $115,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,330 | $23.24 | |
| 25th | $57,430 | $27.61 | |
| Median | $68,410 | $32.89 | |
| 75th | $94,200 | $45.29 | |
| 90th | $115,700 | $55.63 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $75,330 |
| Kingston, NY | $62,210 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $61,350 |
| Syracuse, NY | $61,150 |
| Albany, NY | $60,680 |
| Ithaca, NY | $60,550 |
| Binghamton, NY | $60,420 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $59,170 |
| Buffalo, NY | $58,270 |
| Rochester, NY | $57,250 |
| Elmira, NY | $56,230 |
| Watertown, NY | $56,190 |
| Utica, NY | $54,850 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for paralegal and legal assistants.
| 6. Minnesota | $75,570 |
| 7. New Jersey | $71,500 |
| 8. Alaska | $68,700 |
| 9. New York | $68,410 |
| 10. Vermont | $67,160 |
| 11. Maryland | $65,640 |
| 12. Nevada | $64,680 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $32.89 ($68,410 a year).
Do paralegal and legal assistants make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $68,410 against $62,890 nationally, 9% more.
Where does New York rank for paralegal and legal assistant pay?
New York ranks 9 of 51 states.
Which city in New York 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.