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Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in Rochester, NY

2024 wage data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Median Salary
$58,760
Average Salary
$61,090
vs National
$-2,250
Employed
1,160

Salary Distribution

$38,650$79,650
10th %ileMedian: $58,76090th %ile
PercentileAnnual SalaryMonthly
10th Percentile$38,650$3,221
25th Percentile$49,080$4,090
Median$58,760$4,897
75th Percentile$74,280$6,190
90th Percentile$79,650$6,638
Mean (Average)$61,090$5,091

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 Rochester, NY

OccupationMedian Salary
Family Medicine Physicians$215,210
Financial Managers$156,790
Lawyers$138,010
Medical and Health Services Managers$129,850
Nurse Practitioners$125,600
Database Administrators$112,050
Computer Network Architects$111,280
Software Developers$108,770
Computer Hardware Engineers$107,970
Electrical Engineers$105,260

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary in Rochester, NY?
The median annual salary for a Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Rochester, NY is $58,760 as of 2024. The average (mean) salary is $61,090.
What is the salary range for Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Rochester, NY?
Paralegals and Legal Assistants salaries in Rochester, NY range from $38,650 (10th percentile) to $79,650 (90th percentile). The middle 50% earn between $49,080 and $74,280.
How many Paralegals and Legal Assistants work in Rochester, NY?
There are approximately 1,160 Paralegals and Legal Assistants employed in the Rochester, NY metropolitan area.