Paralegals and Legal Assistants pay in Maryland
Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Maryland earn an average of $73,060 a year. That is $3,360 (5%) more than the U.S. average of $69,700. The best-paying metro area is Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $87,900.
Top-paying Maryland metro areas
Average pay for paralegals and legal assistants by metro area. Swipe to see all 6.
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Average pay by state
Maryland vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $69,700 | $33.51 |
| Maryland | $73,060 | $35.13 |
| District of Columbia | $95,400 | $45.87 |
| Virginia | $70,740 | $34.01 |
| Delaware | $69,860 | $33.59 |
| Pennsylvania | $68,510 | $32.94 |
| West Virginia | $63,590 | $30.57 |
Related jobs in Maryland
- Lawyers$157,370
- Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$57,650
- Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$151,880
- Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$131,160
- Judicial Law Clerks$72,130
- Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators$78,110
Average pay, Maryland, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do paralegals and legal assistants make in Maryland?
The average is $73,060 a year, and the median is $65,640. That is $3,360 (5%) more than the U.S. average of $69,700.
What is the hourly wage in Maryland?
$35.13 an hour on average; the median is $31.56.
Where in Maryland do they earn the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($87,900), followed by Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD ($72,410). The lowest average among 6 metro areas with data is Salisbury, MD ($62,550).
How does Maryland rank?
Maryland ranks #9 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.