How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make in Springfield?
$59,990a year
Median yearly pay for paralegal and legal assistants in the Springfield, IL metro area. That is $28.84 an hour or $4,999 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.84
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 131 of 376
- Jobs in the area
- 230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,040Median: $59,990Highest 10%: $78,350
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,040 | $20.69 | |
| 25th | $48,310 | $23.23 | |
| Median | $59,990 | $28.84 | |
| 75th | $75,550 | $36.32 | |
| 90th | $78,350 | $37.67 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for paralegal and legal assistants.
| Chicago, IL | $70,550 |
| St. Louis, MO | $61,970 |
| Peoria, IL | $61,220 |
| Bloomington, IL | $60,160 |
| Rockford, IL | $59,700 |
| Paducah, KY | $59,110 |
| Champaign, IL | $58,580 |
| Davenport, IA | $57,030 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $46,160 |
Related jobs in Springfield
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Lawyer | $131,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, IL metro area is $28.84 ($59,990 a year).
Do paralegal and legal assistants make more in Springfield than the national average?
No: $59,990 against $62,890 nationally, 5% less.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $63,670, so Springfield pays 6% less.
Where does Springfield rank for paralegal and legal assistant pay?
131 of 376 metro areas with data.
How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,040 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,350 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.