Paralegal Salary in North Dakota
Based on 730+ workers in North Dakota
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (ND)
$59,430
$28.57/hr
vs National Average
$62,104
-4.3% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$45K – $78K
730 employed in North Dakota
Salary Distribution — Paralegal in North Dakota
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $45,300 |
| 25th percentile | $49,290 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $59,430 |
| 75th percentile | $66,120 |
| 90th percentile | $78,430 |
Top-Paying Industries for Paralegal (U.S.)
Which industries pay Paralegals the most — nationwide figures (industry-level data is not available by state). Paralegals in North Dakota tend to follow these industry patterns.
| Industry (U.S.) | Median Salary | Employed (U.S.) |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale Trade | $97,880 | 710 |
| Manufacturing | $97,640 | 1K |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | $96,380 | 110 |
| Utilities | $95,330 | 280 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | $94,940 | 1K |
Source: U.S. BLS OEWS National Industry-Specific estimates, May 2025. National figures (not state-specific).
Historical Salary Trend — Paralegal in North Dakota vs National
| Year | Median Salary (North Dakota) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $48,740 |
| 2023 | $54,490 |
| 2024 | $59,910 |
| 2025 | $59,430 |
| 2026 (projected) | $59,430 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | North Dakota Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $48,740 | $55,984 |
| 2023 | $54,490 | $58,945 |
| 2024 | $59,910 | $58,959 |
| 2025 | $59,430 | $62,104 |
| 2026 (projected) | $59,430 | $62,104 |
Paralegal Salary by Experience Level in North Dakota
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $49,290 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $59,430 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $66,120 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $78,430 |
Paralegal Salary in Other States
Related Paralegal Salaries in North Dakota
How other high-demand occupations in North Dakota compare to Paralegal ($59,430 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Paralegal | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer in ND | $106,880 | +79.8% | $51.38/hr |
| Judicial Law Clerk in ND | $85,530 | +43.9% | $41.12/hr |
| Title Examiner in ND | $59,980 | +0.9% | $28.84/hr |
| Kindergarten Teacher in ND | $59,420 | -0.0% | $28.57/hr |
| Interior Designer in ND | $59,190 | -0.4% | $28.46/hr |
| School Counselor in ND | $58,960 | -0.8% | $28.35/hr |
| Elementary School Teacher in ND | $60,030 | +1.0% | $28.86/hr |
| Middle School Teacher in ND | $60,100 | +1.1% | $28.89/hr |
| Property and Real Estate Manager in ND | $58,500 | -1.6% | $28.13/hr |
| Editor in ND | $60,520 | +1.8% | $29.10/hr |
| Truck Driver in ND | $60,910 | +2.5% | $29.28/hr |
| Social Worker in ND | $60,980 | +2.6% | $29.32/hr |