How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make in Rhode Island?
$56,250a year
Median yearly pay for paralegal and legal assistants in Rhode Island. That is $27.04 an hour or $4,688 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.04
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,070
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,370Median: $56,250Highest 10%: $79,650
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,370 | $20.85 | |
| 25th | $44,860 | $21.57 | |
| Median | $56,250 | $27.04 | |
| 75th | $66,120 | $31.79 | |
| 90th | $79,650 | $38.29 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $57,100 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for paralegal and legal assistants.
| 39. North Carolina | $57,500 |
| 40. Montana | $57,290 |
| 41. Indiana | $57,030 |
| 42. Rhode Island | $56,250 |
| 43. Kansas | $55,000 |
| 44. Iowa | $54,550 |
| 45. South Carolina | $53,880 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $27.04 ($56,250 a year).
Do paralegal and legal assistants make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
No: $56,250 against $62,890 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Rhode Island rank for paralegal and legal assistant pay?
Rhode Island ranks 42 of 51 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays paralegal and legal assistants the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $57,100 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.