How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make in Pennsylvania?

$63,370a year

Median yearly pay for paralegal and legal assistants in Pennsylvania. That is $30.47 an hour or $5,281 a month.

Hourly: $30.47
Vs. national median: +1%
Rank among states: 16 of 51
Jobs in the state: 14,670

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $45,710Median: $63,370Highest 10%: $96,080

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$45,710	$21.98
25th	$50,710	$24.38
Median	$63,370	$30.47
75th	$78,980	$37.97
90th	$96,080	$46.19

Cities in Pennsylvania

Metro areas, median yearly pay.

Philadelphia, PA	$70,430
Pittsburgh, PA	$63,620
Lancaster, PA	$61,780
Allentown, PA	$61,000
Harrisburg, PA	$60,360
Lebanon, PA	$59,490
York, PA	$59,400
Reading, PA	$58,570
Johnstown, PA	$58,390
State College, PA	$57,680
Scranton, PA	$57,600
Erie, PA	$56,040
Williamsport, PA	$50,010
Chambersburg, PA	$49,490
Altoona, PA	$49,110

Salaries for every job in Pennsylvania

Nearby in the ranking

States with similar pay for paralegal and legal assistants.

13. Virginia	$63,990
14. Connecticut	$63,820
15. Illinois	$63,670
16. Pennsylvania	$63,370
17. Nebraska	$63,250
18. Utah	$63,220
19. Delaware	$63,110

Paralegal and Legal Assistant salary in all states

Frequently asked questions

How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make an hour in Pennsylvania?

The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $30.47 ($63,370 a year).

Do paralegal and legal assistants make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?

Yes: $63,370 against $62,890 nationally, 1% more.

Where does Pennsylvania rank for paralegal and legal assistant pay?

Pennsylvania ranks 16 of 51 states.

Which city in Pennsylvania pays paralegal and legal assistants the most?

Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $70,430 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.