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Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in Buffalo, NY

2024 wage data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Median Salary
$58,550
Average Salary
$58,740
vs National
$-2,460
Employed
1,810

Salary Distribution

$39,770$79,960
10th %ileMedian: $58,55090th %ile
PercentileAnnual SalaryMonthly
10th Percentile$39,770$3,314
25th Percentile$47,390$3,949
Median$58,550$4,879
75th Percentile$64,450$5,371
90th Percentile$79,960$6,663
Mean (Average)$58,740$4,895

Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in Other Cities

Metro AreaMedian Salary
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA$97,740
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA$85,230
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA$84,950
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV$80,550
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO$79,240
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA$77,550
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH$77,470
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA$77,170
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI$74,750
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA$74,470

Highest Paying Jobs in Buffalo, NY

OccupationMedian Salary
Family Medicine Physicians$208,420
Financial Managers$162,660
Nurse Practitioners$133,430
Computer Network Architects$129,390
Software Developers$128,780
Medical and Health Services Managers$128,330
Lawyers$111,570
Database Administrators$106,800
Computer Hardware Engineers$103,470
Electrical Engineers$101,760

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary in Buffalo, NY?
The median annual salary for a Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Buffalo, NY is $58,550 as of 2024. The average (mean) salary is $58,740.
What is the salary range for Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Buffalo, NY?
Paralegals and Legal Assistants salaries in Buffalo, NY range from $39,770 (10th percentile) to $79,960 (90th percentile). The middle 50% earn between $47,390 and $64,450.
How many Paralegals and Legal Assistants work in Buffalo, NY?
There are approximately 1,810 Paralegals and Legal Assistants employed in the Buffalo, NY metropolitan area.