verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Paralegal Salary in Delaware

Median Annual in Delaware
$63,110/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$30.34/hr
▬ 0% about even with U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Delaware

groups Employed in DE
2,480
public U.S. Median
$62,890
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$63,231 #30 of 51

Paralegal pay in Delaware, explained

Paralegals in Delaware earn a median of $63,110 per year ($30.34 per hour), in line with the national median of $62,890. Entry-level workers earn around $48,880, while the most experienced paralegals reach about $99,390. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Delaware.

Is $63,110 good pay in Delaware?

Adjusted for Delaware's cost of living (which runs 100% of the U.S. average), that $63,110 is worth about $63,231 in national buying power — ranking Delaware #30 for real pay (vs #19 on the sticker number).

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Paralegal pay by experience in Delaware

Entry level (10th pct)
$48,880
$23.50/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$63,110
$30.34/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$99,390
$47.78/hr

Paralegal pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs DE
Delaware (here) $63,110 $63,231
New Jersey $71,500 $65,714 −$8,390
Maryland $65,640 $62,539 −$2,530
Pennsylvania $63,370 $64,947 −$260

Paralegal in Delaware: FAQ

How much do paralegals make in Delaware?

Paralegals in Delaware earn a median of $63,110 per year ($30.34 per hour), compared with $62,890 nationally.

Does Delaware pay paralegals well?

At $63,110, Delaware pays about the same as the national median for paralegals. An estimated 2,480 work in the state.

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