What are the main factors that influence a Legal Practice Assistant's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Legal Practice Assistant's salary?

A Legal Practice Assistant's salary grows with experience: a Legal Practice Assistant (0-2 years)earns $71,615, a Paralegal II (2-4 years)earns $84,062, a Paralegal III (4-7 years)earns $96,978, a Paralegal IV (7+ years)earns $121,361, a Paralegal V (7-10 years)earns $155,587,

What are the highest paying states for a Legal Practice Assistant?

Legal Practice Assistant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Legal Practice Assistant roles are District of Columbia $76,437, California $76,147, Massachusetts $75,133. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Legal Practice Assistant roles make?

Salaries for Legal Practice Assistant level roles vary by specialization: Practice Assistant: $102,577; Administrative Practice Assistant: $71,989; Legal Assistant: $70,935; Assistant Practice Administrator: $69,282; Assistant Practice Manager: $64,264.

Legal Practice Assistant Salary in Hawaii

How much does a Legal Practice Assistant make in Hawaii?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Legal Practice Assistant in Hawaii is $72,157 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $35.

However, a Legal Practice Assistant's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $86,240
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $65,066 to $79,529
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $58,611

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Legal Practice Assistant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$79,529	$6,627	$1,529	$38
Average	$72,157	$6,013	$1,388	$35
25th Percentile	$65,066	$5,422	$1,251	$31

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Key Factors That Influence Legal Practice Assistant Salaries

A Legal Practice Assistant's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Legal Practice Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Legal Practice Assistant's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $71,615
Early Career (1-2 years): $84,062
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $96,978
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $121,361
Expert (over 8 years): $155,587

Levels	Salary
Legal Pra... Level Legal Practice Assistant	$71,615
Paralegal... Level Legal Practice Assistant	$84,062
Paralegal... Level Legal Practice Assistant	$96,978
Paralegal... Level Legal Practice Assistant	$121,361
Paralegal... Level Legal Practice Assistant	$155,587

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How Do Legal Practice Assistant Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Legal Practice Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $76,437.
California: $76,147.
Massachusetts: $75,133.

District of Columbia $76,437 California $76,147 Massachusetts $75,133 Washington $74,856 New Jersey $74,829 Alaska $74,732 Connecticut $73,779 New York $73,393

Hawaii $72,157 Rhode Island $71,577 Maryland $71,184 Minnesota $70,645 Colorado $70,438 Illinois $70,369 Oregon $70,107 Delaware $69,913

New Hampshire $69,792 Virginia $69,520 Pennsylvania $68,726 Nevada $68,326 North Dakota $68,194 Michigan $67,987 Wisconsin $67,911 Vermont $67,759

Texas $67,338 Maine $67,311 Arizona $67,269 Ohio $67,221 Georgia $66,586 Indiana $66,268 Wyoming $66,206 Utah $66,109

Iowa $66,068 Kansas $65,737 Louisiana $65,640 North Carolina $65,605 Missouri $65,592 Florida $65,322 Montana $65,177 Nebraska $65,039

Kentucky $64,963 South Carolina $64,687 Tennessee $64,515 Idaho $64,446 New Mexico $63,942 Oklahoma $63,831 Alabama $63,424 South Dakota $62,740

Arkansas $62,368 West Virginia $62,167 Mississippi $61,567

Top Paying Cities for Legal Practice Assistants

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Aiea: $71,791
Anahola: $71,308
Captain Cook: $71,308

Aiea, HI $71,791 Anahola, HI $71,308 Captain Cook, HI $71,308 Eleele, HI $71,308 Ewa Beach, HI $71,791 Kapolei, HI $71,632 Haiku, HI $71,308 Hakalau, HI $71,308

Haleiwa, HI $71,308 Hana, HI $71,308 Hanalei, HI $71,308 Hanamaulu, HI $71,308 Hanapepe, HI $71,308 Hauula, HI $71,467 Hawaii National Park, HI $71,308 Hawi, HI $71,308

Hilo, HI $71,308 Princeville, HI $71,308 Holualoa, HI $71,308 Honaunau, HI $71,308 Honokaa, HI $71,308 Honomu, HI $71,308 Hoolehua, HI $71,308 Kaaawa, HI $71,598

Kahuku, HI $71,308 Kahului, HI $71,308 Kailua, HI $71,791 Ocean View, HI $71,308 Waikoloa, HI $71,308 Keauhou, HI $71,308 Kailua Kona, HI $71,308 Kalaheo, HI $71,308

Kalaupapa, HI $71,308 Kamuela, HI $71,308 Kaneohe, HI $71,791 Kapaa, HI $71,308 Kaumakani, HI $71,308 Kaunakakai, HI $71,308 Keaau, HI $71,308 Kealakekua, HI $71,308

Kealia, HI $71,308 Kekaha, HI $71,308 Kihei, HI $71,308 Kilauea, HI $71,308 Kapaau, HI $71,308 Koloa, HI $71,308 Kualapuu, HI $71,308 Kunia, HI $71,563

Kurtistown, HI $71,308 Lahaina, HI $71,308 Laie, HI $71,370 Lanai City, HI $71,308 Laupahoehoe, HI $71,308 Lawai, HI $71,308 Lihue, HI $71,308 Makawao, HI $71,308

Makaweli, HI $71,308 Maunaloa, HI $71,308 Mountain View, HI $71,308 Naalehu, HI $71,308 Ninole, HI $71,308 Ookala, HI $71,308 Paauilo, HI $71,308 Pahala, HI $71,308

Pahoa, HI $71,308 Paia, HI $71,308 Papaaloa, HI $71,308 Papaikou, HI $71,308 Pearl City, HI $71,791 Pepeekeo, HI $71,308 Puunene, HI $71,308 Volcano, HI $71,308

Wahiawa, HI $71,563 Pukalani, HI $71,308 Mililani, HI $71,660 Kula, HI $71,308 Waialua, HI $71,308 Waianae, HI $71,370 Wailuku, HI $71,308 Waimanalo, HI $71,791

Waimea, HI $71,308 Waipahu, HI $71,757 Honolulu, HI $71,791 J B P H H, HI $71,791 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $71,598 Schofield Barracks, HI $71,536 Fort Shafter, HI $71,791 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $71,791

Camp H M Smith, HI $71,791 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $71,757 Wake Island, HI $71,791

Legal Practice Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Legal Practice Assistant's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$65,066

Average $72,157/year

$79,529

$5,422

Average $6,013/month

$6,627

$1,251

Average $1,388/week

$1,529

$31

Average $35/hour

$38

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$79,529	$6,627	$1,529	$38
Average	$72,157	$6,013	$1,388	$35
25th Percentile	$65,066	$5,422	$1,251	$31

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