Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in Northeast Minnesota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $59,160 -3% vs national

Median hourly $28.44

10th percentile $41,670

90th percentile $74,140

Employed locally 30

National median $61,010

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Paralegals and Legal Assistants

Northeast Minnesota

Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$41,670

25th

$44,570

50th (median)

$59,160

75th

$60,730

90th

$74,140

Top-paying metros for Paralegals and Legal Assistants

Metro area	Median 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

Related occupations in Northeast Minnesota

Occupation	Median salary
Lawyers	$96,160

Frequently asked questions

How much do Paralegals and Legal Assistants make per hour in Northeast Minnesota?

The median hourly wage for Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Northeast Minnesota is $28.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.17 or more per hour.

Is Northeast Minnesota above or below average for Paralegals and Legal Assistants salaries?

The median Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary in Northeast Minnesota is 3% below 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 Northeast Minnesota?

Entry-level Paralegals and Legal Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $41,670 per year in Northeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,570.