As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Paralegal Assistant in Pennsylvania is $58,401, equivalent to $28 per hour, $1,123 weekly, or $4,867 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Paralegal Assistant in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Paralegal Assistant in Pennsylvania vary widely, spanning from $47,210 to $69,729. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($52,543) and 75th percentile ($64,330), while top earners (90th percentile) make $69,729 per year. This $11,787 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Scheduling or Microsoft Word, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Pennsylvania Paralegal Assistant often earn 0.4% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 42 companies. However, Pennsylvania currently ranks 19 nationwide for Paralegal Assistant job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Paralegal Assistant Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Paralegal Assistant Salary $47,210 PA September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Paralegal Assistant Salary $52,543 PA September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Paralegal Assistant Salary $58,401 PA September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Paralegal Assistant Salary $64,330 PA September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Paralegal Assistant Salary $69,729 PA September 01, 2026
25% $52,543 10% $47,210 90% $69,729 75% $64,330 $58,401 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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A paralegal is an individual who is employed or retained by a lawyer, law office, corporation, governmental agency, or other entity and who performs specifically delegated substantive legal work for which a lawyer is responsible. Paralegals perform tasks requiring knowledge of the law and legal procedures, but the exact nature of their work and limitations that the law places on the tasks they are allowed to undertake vary between nations and jurisdictions. A paralegal is not a lawyer but is typically employed by a law office or internal legal department of a company; paralegals are typically...

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Location Stroudsburg, PA Avg. Salary $62,171 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Aaronsburg, PA Avg. Salary $57,899 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Abbottstown, PA Avg. Salary $59,643 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Abington, PA Avg. Salary $64,384 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Ackermanville, PA Avg. Salary $63,199 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Acme, PA Avg. Salary $57,374 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Acosta, PA Avg. Salary $55,448 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adah, PA Avg. Salary $58,653 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adamsburg, PA Avg. Salary $59,200 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adamstown, PA Avg. Salary $60,728 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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    Paralegal Assistant

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    Bachelor's Degree

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