Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in Springfield, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, IL

Median annual salary $58,530 -4.1% vs national
Median hourly $28.14
10th percentile $41,480
90th percentile $82,790
Employed locally 150
National median $61,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,480
    25th
    $45,590
    50th (median)
    $58,530
    75th
    $70,570
    90th
    $82,790

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,580 2023 • Census ACS
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary vs area income 78% Median Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary is 22% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Paralegals and Legal Assistants

    Metro areaMedian 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

    Nearby metros — Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $77,170
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $74,470
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $66,930
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $63,010
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $62,460
    Illinois $62,290

    Related occupations in Springfield, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers$127,190
    Legal Support Workers, All Other$50,650
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$46,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Springfield, IL is $28.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary in Springfield, IL is 4.1% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Paralegals and Legal Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $41,480 per year in Springfield, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,590.