Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in Maryland
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 5 metro areas • Maryland
Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Maryland earn a median salary of $60,622 per year on average across 5 metro and nonmetro areas, -0.6% vs the national median of $61,010. An estimated 3,950 paralegals and legal assistants are employed across Maryland, with salaries ranging from $51,520 to $68,390 depending on location.
$60,622
Avg median salary in Maryland
$68,390
Highest paying metro
$51,520
Lowest paying metro
3,950
Employed in Maryland
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inParalegals and Legal Assistants salaries by city in Maryland
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore, MD | $68,390 | $55,910 | $82,080 | 3,400 |
| Hagerstown, MD-WV | $68,390 | $50,320 | $82,760 | 300 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $58,410 | $52,890 | $78,740 | 70 |
| Salisbury, MD | $56,400 | $44,860 | $63,420 | 90 |
| Maryland | $51,520 | $43,630 | $61,710 | 90 |