How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make in Providence?
$57,100a year
Median yearly pay for paralegal and legal assistants in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $27.45 an hour or $4,758 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.45
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among cities
- 201 of 376
- Jobs in the area
- 2,420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,370Median: $57,100Highest 10%: $80,850
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,370 | $20.85 | |
| 25th | $44,990 | $21.63 | |
| Median | $57,100 | $27.45 | |
| 75th | $72,140 | $34.68 | |
| 90th | $80,850 | $38.87 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for paralegal and legal assistants.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Providence
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Judge | $229,800 |
| Administrative Law Judge | $139,200 |
| Lawyer | $133,000 |
| Legal Support Worker | $78,730 |
| Title Examiner | $63,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $27.45 ($57,100 a year).
Do paralegal and legal assistants make more in Providence than the national average?
No: $57,100 against $62,890 nationally, 9% less.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $56,250, so Providence pays 2% more.
Where does Providence rank for paralegal and legal assistant pay?
201 of 376 metro areas with data.
How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,370 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,850 or more.
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.