Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in Barnstable Town, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Barnstable Town, MA

Median annual salary $60,320 -1.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.00
10th percentile $46,730
90th percentile $81,700
Employed locally 230
National median $61,010

Compare Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Barnstable Town, MA stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Paralegals and Legal Assistants
in
Barnstable Town, MA
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,730
    25th
    $51,060
    50th (median)
    $60,320
    75th
    $73,580
    90th
    $81,700

    Barnstable Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,452 2023 • Census ACS
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary vs area income 64% Median Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary is 36% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Paralegals and Legal Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $99,300
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,740
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $85,230
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $84,950
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $80,550
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $79,240

    Nearby metros — Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $84,950
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $77,990
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $77,470
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $75,080
    Massachusetts $74,990
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $72,560

    Related occupations in Barnstable Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers $124,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Paralegals and Legal Assistants make per hour in Barnstable Town?

    The median hourly wage for Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Barnstable Town, MA is $29.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.63 or more per hour.

    Is Barnstable Town above or below average for Paralegals and Legal Assistants salaries?

    The median Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary in Barnstable Town, MA is 1.1% below the national median of $61,010. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Barnstable Town?

    Entry-level Paralegals and Legal Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $46,730 per year in Barnstable Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,060.