Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in Minnesota
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 9 metro areas • Minnesota
Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Minnesota earn a median salary of $62,797 per year on average across 9 metro and nonmetro areas, +2.9% vs the national median of $61,010. An estimated 6,580 paralegals and legal assistants are employed across Minnesota, with salaries ranging from $58,670 to $74,750 depending on location.
$62,797
Avg median salary in Minnesota
$74,750
Highest paying metro
$58,670
Lowest paying metro
6,580
Employed in Minnesota
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inParalegals and Legal Assistants salaries by city in Minnesota
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis, MN-WI | $74,750 | $59,330 | $84,100 | 5,490 |
| Southeast Minnesota | $65,850 | $58,900 | $76,330 | 180 |
| Rochester, MN | $64,010 | $51,990 | $77,940 | 150 |
| Mankato, MN | $61,950 | $45,550 | $73,490 | 90 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $60,380 | $46,390 | $72,580 | 160 |
| Southwest Minnesota | $60,250 | $52,080 | $62,290 | 70 |
| Northwest Minnesota | $60,150 | $44,490 | $62,280 | 250 |
| Northeast Minnesota | $59,160 | $44,570 | $60,730 | 30 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $58,670 | $46,520 | $70,110 | 160 |