Paralegal Salary in North Carolina
Based on 12K+ workers in North Carolina
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (NC)
$49,390
$23.745/hr
vs National Average
$58,959
-16.2% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$37K – $82K
12K employed in North Carolina
Salary Distribution — Paralegal in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,150 |
| 25th percentile | $44,810 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $49,390 |
| 75th percentile | $62,420 |
| 90th percentile | $82,380 |
Historical Salary Trend — Paralegal in North Carolina vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $51,340 |
| 2023 | $52,000 |
| 2024 | $49,390 |
| Year | North Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $51,340 | $55,984 |
| 2023 | $52,000 | $58,945 |
| 2024 | $49,390 | $58,959 |