Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in Northern Vermont

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

Median annual salary $62,310 +2.1% vs national

Median hourly $29.96

10th percentile $47,830

90th percentile $80,330

Employed locally 170

National median $61,010

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Paralegals and Legal Assistants

Northern Vermont

Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$47,830

25th

$50,380

50th (median)

$62,310

75th

$69,380

90th

$80,330

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 Vermont

Occupation	Median salary
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates	$172,190

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly wage for Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Northern Vermont is $29.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.01 or more per hour.

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

The median Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary in Northern Vermont is 2.1% 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 Northern Vermont?

Entry-level Paralegals and Legal Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $47,830 per year in Northern Vermont. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,380.