Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in Topeka, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Topeka, KS

Median annual salary $47,750 -21.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.96
10th percentile $37,860
90th percentile $71,660
Employed locally 310
National median $61,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,860
    25th
    $42,990
    50th (median)
    $47,750
    75th
    $57,450
    90th
    $71,660

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary vs area income 70% Median Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary is 30% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $70,130
    Fairbanks-College, AK $63,440
    Kansas City, MO-KS $61,170
    Jacksonville, FL $59,970
    Jackson, MI $57,510
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $51,960

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers $95,260
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $148,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Topeka, KS is $22.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary in Topeka, KS is 21.7% 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level Paralegals and Legal Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $37,860 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,990.