Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in East Kentucky

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,080 -24.5% vs national

Median hourly $22.15

10th percentile $37,090

90th percentile $82,900

Employed locally 210

National median $61,010

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Paralegals and Legal Assistants

East Kentucky

Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$37,090

25th

$37,460

50th (median)

$46,080

75th

$58,860

90th

$82,900

Top-paying metros for Paralegals and Legal Assistants

Metro area	Median 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

Related occupations in East Kentucky

Occupation	Median salary
Lawyers	$94,450
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates	$137,620

Frequently asked questions

How much do Paralegals and Legal Assistants make per hour in East Kentucky?

The median hourly wage for Paralegals and Legal Assistants in East Kentucky is $22.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.62 or more per hour.

Is East Kentucky above or below average for Paralegals and Legal Assistants salaries?

The median Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary in East Kentucky is 24.5% 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 East Kentucky?

Entry-level Paralegals and Legal Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $37,090 per year in East Kentucky. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,460.