Paralegal Salary in New Jersey
Based on 12K+ workers in New Jersey
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NJ)
$71,500
$34.375/hr
vs National Average
$62,104
+15.1% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$47K – $100K
12K employed in New Jersey
Salary Distribution — Paralegal in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $47,070 |
| 25th percentile | $60,040 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $71,500 |
| 75th percentile | $80,920 |
| 90th percentile | $99,900 |
Historical Salary Trend — Paralegal in New Jersey vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $61,040 |
| 2023 | $68,370 |
| 2024 | $62,790 |
| 2025 | $71,500 |
| Year | New Jersey Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $61,040 | $55,984 |
| 2023 | $68,370 | $58,945 |
| 2024 | $62,790 | $58,959 |
| 2025 | $71,500 | $62,104 |