Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in Northern New Hampshire

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $49,840 -18.3% vs national

Median hourly $23.96

10th percentile $37,090

90th percentile $64,300

Employed locally 120

National median $61,010

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Paralegals and Legal Assistants

Northern New Hampshire

Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$37,090

25th

$37,670

50th (median)

$49,840

75th

$62,290

90th

$64,300

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 Northern New Hampshire

Occupation	Median salary
Lawyers	$95,310

Frequently asked questions

How much do Paralegals and Legal Assistants make per hour in Northern New Hampshire?

The median hourly wage for Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Northern New Hampshire is $23.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.55 or more per hour.

Is Northern New Hampshire above or below average for Paralegals and Legal Assistants salaries?

The median Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary in Northern New Hampshire is 18.3% 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 Northern New Hampshire?

Entry-level Paralegals and Legal Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $37,090 per year in Northern New Hampshire. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,670.