If you’re working as a paralegal, it is very likely that you are a savvy individual. After all, you chose a growing career that requires basic training and has tremendous earning potential. You have worked hard to get started in the field or you’re seriously thinking about it. But in order to get the most out of your paralegal career, you may need to take your research a step further in learning exactly where you can make the most money as a paralegal.
Just as different states offer varying levels of income for paralegals from one to the next, the average salary of a paralegal can also differ from city to city. It’s important to know in which metropolitan areas you are most likely to earn the highest income as a paralegal. For example, a legal assistant salary is highest n Stockton, California, where paralegals earn an annual average income of $65,890. San Francisco, California is a close second, where a paralegals's annual salary averages $62,170. In San Jose, California, paralegals earn $61,920 annually on average.
This chart displays annual mean salaries for Paralegals in the U.S. The data was collected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics OES - May 2008.
High paying cities also exist in the eastern United States. In the New York City area, paralegals earn $60,670 annually on average. And in Washington, DC paralegals stand to earn $59,580 annually.
Wouldn’t you like to know if you could get a simple pay increase simply by relocating to a different city? Paralegals can earn a substantial income with experience and training, but location plays a big role in your earning potential.
Related Charts for Paralegal Salaries:
Paralegal Pay Scale - Major Metropolitan Areas
Paralegal Salaries - Top Paying States
Paralegal Salary Ranges - Top Paying Industries
The bar graph above shows the cities with the highest paralegal salaries. The data is displayed below in table format:
| City |
Annual Mean Wage |
|---|
| Stockton, CA |
65,890 |
| San Francisco Area, CA |
62,170 |
| San Jose Area, CA |
61,920 |
| New York Area, CA |
60,670 |
| Washington DC Area, CA |
59,580 |
|
