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Paralegal Salary in Utah

Median Annual in Utah
$63,220/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$30.40/hr
▲ 1% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Utah

groups Employed in UT
3,250
public U.S. Median
$62,890
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$63,946 #26 of 51

Paralegal pay in Utah, explained

Paralegals in Utah earn a median of $63,220 per year ($30.40 per hour), which is 1% above the national median of $62,890. Entry-level workers earn around $43,930, while the most experienced paralegals reach about $100,510. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Utah.

Is $63,220 good pay in Utah?

Adjusted for Utah's cost of living (which runs 99% of the U.S. average), that $63,220 is worth about $63,946 in national buying power — ranking Utah #26 for real pay (vs #18 on the sticker number).

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Paralegal pay by experience in Utah

Entry level (10th pct)
$43,930
$21.12/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$63,220
$30.40/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$100,510
$48.32/hr

Paralegal pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs UT
Utah (here) $63,220 $63,946 —
Colorado $78,190 $75,874 −$14,970
Nevada $64,680 $64,694 −$1,460
Arizona $61,630 $61,216 +$1,590
New Mexico $59,840 $64,894 +$3,380
Idaho $49,690 $52,035 +$13,530
Wyoming $49,490 $53,392 +$13,730

Paralegal in Utah: FAQ

How much do paralegals make in Utah?

Paralegals in Utah earn a median of $63,220 per year ($30.40 per hour), compared with $62,890 nationally.

Does Utah pay paralegals well?

At $63,220, Utah pays 1% above the national median for paralegals. An estimated 3,250 work in the state.

Paralegal salary in other states

District of Columbia · $89,750 Washington · $79,400 Colorado · $78,190 Massachusetts · $77,640 California · $77,390 Minnesota · $75,570 New Jersey · $71,500 Alaska · $68,700 New York · $68,410 Vermont · $67,160 Maryland · $65,640 Nevada · $64,680

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