Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in Las Vegas, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV

Median annual salary $62,390 +2.3% vs national
Median hourly $30.00
10th percentile $32,980
90th percentile $79,310
Employed locally 2,620
National median $61,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,980
    25th
    $51,720
    50th (median)
    $62,390
    75th
    $75,310
    90th
    $79,310

    Las Vegas economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,845 2023 • Census ACS
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary vs area income 84% Median Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary is 16% 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
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $79,240
    Carson City, NV $64,380
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $62,460
    Reno, NV $60,110
    Jacksonville, FL $59,970
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $48,240

    Related occupations in Las Vegas, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers $150,510
    Legal Support Workers, All Other $47,670
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $59,600
    Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers $89,840
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $181,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Paralegals and Legal Assistants make per hour in Las Vegas?

    The median hourly wage for Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Las Vegas, NV is $30.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.50 or more per hour.

    Is Las Vegas above or below average for Paralegals and Legal Assistants salaries?

    The median Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary in Las Vegas, NV is 2.3% above 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 Las Vegas?

    Entry-level Paralegals and Legal Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $32,980 per year in Las Vegas, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,720.