Occupation Salary Profile

Paralegals and Legal Assistants

SOC Code: 23-2011

Assist lawyers by investigating facts, preparing legal documents, or researching legal precedent. Conduct research to support a legal proceeding, to formulate a defense, or to initiate legal action. Excludes “Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants” (43-6012).

National Median (BLS)
$63,410
▲ +3.76% Nominal +0.49% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
$66,331
▲ +2% Nominal ▼ -1.1% Real
Average Base Salary
$66,750
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
19,900
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Paralegals and Legal Assistants.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $45,910
25th Percentile $51,430
National Median (50th Percentile) $63,410
75th Percentile $79,280
90th Percentile $95,630
P10: $45,910 P50 (Median): $63,410 P90: $95,630
Foreign Talent Market

H-1B Visa Sponsor Compensation Benchmarks

Based on 200 certified Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) filed by U.S. employers (Trailing 12 Months vs Prior 12 Months).

H-1B National Median $66,331
YoY Nominal Growth (T12M) ▲ +2%
Real Wage Growth (CPI-U Adj) -1.1%
H-1B Percentile Tier Sponsored Base Salary
10th Percentile $50,000
25th Percentile $55,708
H-1B Median (50th Percentile) $66,331
75th Percentile $80,000
90th Percentile $99,463
H-1B P10: $50,000 H-1B P50: $66,331 H-1B P90: $99,463
💡 Market Premium Insight: The median salary for foreign talent sponsored for Paralegals and Legal Assistants roles ($66,331) is +4.6% higher than the broader domestic BLS national median ($63,410).