Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in Kentucky
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • Kentucky
Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Kentucky earn a median salary of $48,479 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, -20.5% vs the national median of $61,010. An estimated 2,880 paralegals and legal assistants are employed across Kentucky, with salaries ranging from $43,260 to $56,620 depending on location.
$48,479
Avg median salary in Kentucky
$56,620
Highest paying metro
$43,260
Lowest paying metro
2,880
Employed in Kentucky
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Paralegals and Legal Assistants salaries by city in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington, KY | $56,620 | $46,990 | $63,330 | 550 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $51,150 | $45,400 | $63,060 | 1,180 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $49,010 | $39,560 | $60,250 | 80 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $48,580 | $46,260 | $60,010 | 170 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $48,180 | $40,020 | $58,290 | 80 |
| Central Kentucky | $47,540 | $38,970 | $56,600 | 290 |
| Owensboro, KY | $47,510 | $38,340 | $49,240 | 60 |
| West Kentucky | $46,860 | $43,910 | $47,010 | 150 |
| East Kentucky | $46,080 | $37,460 | $58,860 | 210 |
| South Central Kentucky | $43,260 | $38,340 | $47,730 | 110 |