Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in Indiana
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 15 metro areas • Indiana
Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Indiana earn a median salary of $48,538 per year on average across 15 metro and nonmetro areas, -20.4% vs the national median of $61,010. An estimated 5,180 paralegals and legal assistants are employed across Indiana, with salaries ranging from $42,650 to $59,410 depending on location.
$48,538
Avg median salary in Indiana
$59,410
Highest paying metro
$42,650
Lowest paying metro
5,180
Employed in Indiana
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inParalegals and Legal Assistants salaries by city in Indiana
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Wayne, IN | $59,410 | $46,520 | $72,490 | 450 |
| Kokomo, IN | $57,960 | $46,340 | $61,360 | 50 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $57,910 | $48,440 | $78,110 | 3,170 |
| Southern Indiana | $48,550 | $40,670 | $49,530 | 170 |
| Bloomington, IN | $48,020 | $39,880 | $57,860 | 120 |
| South Bend, IN-MI | $47,760 | $43,220 | $56,050 | 170 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $47,590 | $43,270 | $56,290 | 120 |
| Evansville, IN | $47,210 | $44,000 | $64,210 | 240 |
| Elkhart, IN | $45,730 | $45,730 | $55,370 | 120 |
| Northern Indiana | $45,730 | $39,900 | $48,890 | 200 |
| Muncie, IN | $45,240 | $40,160 | $49,560 | 50 |
| Lafayette, IN | $45,190 | $44,620 | $52,620 | 140 |
| Columbus, IN | $44,890 | $43,440 | $46,150 | 50 |
| Central Indiana | $44,230 | $41,060 | $48,400 | 90 |
| Michigan City, IN | $42,650 | $37,090 | $47,680 | 40 |