Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in West Kentucky

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,860 -23.2% vs national

Median hourly $22.53

10th percentile $37,640

90th percentile $56,180

Employed locally 150

National median $61,010

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Paralegals and Legal Assistants

West Kentucky

Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$37,640

25th

$43,910

50th (median)

$46,860

75th

$47,010

90th

$56,180

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 West Kentucky

Occupation	Median salary
Lawyers	$101,490
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates	$137,620

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly wage for Paralegals and Legal Assistants in West Kentucky is $22.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.38 or more per hour.

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

The median Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary in West Kentucky is 23.2% 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 West Kentucky?

Entry-level Paralegals and Legal Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $37,640 per year in West Kentucky. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,910.