How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make in Rochester?
$61,230a year
Median yearly pay for paralegal and legal assistants in the Rochester, MN metro area. That is $29.44 an hour or $5,103 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.44
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 98 of 376
- Jobs in the area
- 200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,520Median: $61,230Highest 10%: $96,640
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,520 | $21.88 | |
| 25th | $49,350 | $23.73 | |
| Median | $61,230 | $29.44 | |
| 75th | $77,150 | $37.09 | |
| 90th | $96,640 | $46.46 |
Other cities in Minnesota
Median yearly pay for paralegal and legal assistants.
| Minneapolis, MN | $76,220 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $60,060 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $59,890 |
| Mankato, MN | $59,490 |
| Duluth, MN | $57,790 |
| Fargo, ND | $57,550 |
| La Crosse, WI | $49,720 |
| Grand Forks, ND | $49,290 |
Related jobs in Rochester
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Lawyer | $129,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make an hour in Rochester?
The median hourly pay in the Rochester, MN metro area is $29.44 ($61,230 a year).
Do paralegal and legal assistants make more in Rochester than the national average?
No: $61,230 against $62,890 nationally, 3% less.
How does Rochester compare with the rest of Minnesota?
The median in Minnesota is $75,570, so Rochester pays 19% less.
Where does Rochester rank for paralegal and legal assistant pay?
98 of 376 metro areas with data.
How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make starting out in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,520 or less a year; the top 10% make $96,640 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.