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Paralegal Salary in Pennsylvania

Median Annual in Pennsylvania
$63,370/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$30.47/hr
▲ 1% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Pennsylvania

groups Employed in PA
14,670
public U.S. Median
$62,890
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$64,947 #18 of 51

Paralegal pay in Pennsylvania, explained

Paralegals in Pennsylvania earn a median of $63,370 per year ($30.47 per hour), which is 1% above the national median of $62,890. Entry-level workers earn around $45,710, while the most experienced paralegals reach about $96,080. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Pennsylvania.

Is $63,370 good pay in Pennsylvania?

Adjusted for Pennsylvania's cost of living (which runs 98% of the U.S. average), that $63,370 is worth about $64,947 in national buying power — ranking Pennsylvania #18 for real pay (vs #16 on the sticker number).

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Paralegal pay by experience in Pennsylvania

Entry level (10th pct)
$45,710
$21.98/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$63,370
$30.47/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$96,080
$46.19/hr

Paralegal pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs PA
Pennsylvania (here) $63,370 $64,947
New Jersey $71,500 $65,714 −$8,130
New York $68,410 $63,389 −$5,040
Maryland $65,640 $62,539 −$2,270
Delaware $63,110 $63,231 +$260
Ohio $60,420 $65,126 +$2,950
West Virginia $59,000 $65,924 +$4,370

Paralegal in Pennsylvania: FAQ

How much do paralegals make in Pennsylvania?

Paralegals in Pennsylvania earn a median of $63,370 per year ($30.47 per hour), compared with $62,890 nationally.

Does Pennsylvania pay paralegals well?

At $63,370, Pennsylvania pays 1% above the national median for paralegals. An estimated 14,670 work in the state.

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