Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in Southwest Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $60,250 -1.2% vs national

Median hourly $28.97

10th percentile $43,340

90th percentile $79,050

Employed locally 70

National median $61,010

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Paralegals and Legal Assistants

Southwest Minnesota

Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$43,340

25th

$52,080

50th (median)

$60,250

75th

$62,290

90th

$79,050

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 Southwest Minnesota

Occupation	Median salary
Lawyers	$86,960

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly wage for Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Southwest Minnesota is $28.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.56 or more per hour.

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

The median Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary in Southwest Minnesota is 1.2% 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 Southwest Minnesota?

Entry-level Paralegals and Legal Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $43,340 per year in Southwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,080.