Paralegal Salary in Rhode Island
Based on 2K+ workers in Rhode Island
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (RI)
$54,540
$26.221/hr
vs National Average
$58,959
-7.5% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$39K – $82K
2K employed in Rhode Island
Salary Distribution — Paralegal in Rhode Island
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $39,190 |
| 25th percentile | $45,560 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $54,540 |
| 75th percentile | $63,180 |
| 90th percentile | $81,880 |
Historical Salary Trend — Paralegal in Rhode Island vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2023 | $68,190 |
| 2024 | $54,540 |
| Year | Rhode Island Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $68,190 | $58,945 |
| 2024 | $54,540 | $58,959 |