Paralegal Salary in New Jersey
Based on 12K+ workers in New Jersey
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (NJ)
$62,790
$30.188/hr
vs National Average
$58,959
+6.5% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$45K – $98K
12K employed in New Jersey
Salary Distribution — Paralegal in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $44,540 |
| 25th percentile | $51,670 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $62,790 |
| 75th percentile | $78,040 |
| 90th percentile | $98,360 |
Historical Salary Trend — Paralegal in New Jersey vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $61,040 |
| 2023 | $68,370 |
| 2024 | $62,790 |
| Year | New Jersey Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $61,040 | $55,984 |
| 2023 | $68,370 | $58,945 |
| 2024 | $62,790 | $58,959 |