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Job outlook for paralegal specialists in the United States
Are paralegal specialist jobs in demand?
Yes, paralegal specialist jobs are in demand. Paralegal specialist demand is projected to grow 14% from 2018 to 2028.
Paralegal specialist job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of paralegal specialist jobs and the average paralegal specialist salary over time.
Paralegal specialist jobs over time
Paralegal specialist job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,433 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 2,408 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 2,387 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 2,243 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 2,101 | 0.00% |
Average paralegal specialist salary over time
Paralegal specialist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $61,244 | $29.44 | +2.3% |
| 2024 | $59,878 | $28.79 | +1.6% |
| 2023 | $58,952 | $28.34 | +1.1% |
| 2022 | $58,339 | $28.05 | +1.8% |
| 2021 | $57,286 | $27.54 | +1.4% |
Paralegal specialist jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of paralegal specialist job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where paralegal specialists earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for paralegal specialists
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 213 | 31% |
| 2 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 251 | 8% |
| 3 | Delaware | 961,939 | 74 | 8% |
| 4 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 46 | 8% |
| 5 | Alaska | 739,795 | 55 | 7% |
| 6 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 55 | 7% |
| 7 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 415 | 6% |
| 8 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 109 | 6% |
| 9 | Vermont | 623,657 | 38 | 6% |
| 10 | Florida | 20,984,400 | 1,095 | 5% |
| 11 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 542 | 5% |
| 12 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 426 | 5% |
| 13 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 289 | 5% |
| 14 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 286 | 5% |
| 15 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 87 | 5% |
| 16 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 74 | 5% |
| 17 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 49 | 5% |
| 18 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 504 | 4% |
| 19 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 330 | 4% |
| 20 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 174 | 4% |
Most common cities for paralegal specialists
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Athens | 1 | 4% | $45,501 |
| 2 | Benicia | 1 | 4% | $86,299 |
| 3 | Bridgewater | 1 | 4% | $72,484 |
| 4 | Cedar City | 1 | 3% | $65,048 |
| 5 | Washington | 11 | 2% | $79,901 |
| 6 | Burbank | 2 | 2% | $75,951 |
| 7 | Azusa | 1 | 2% | $75,516 |
| 8 | Bentonville | 1 | 2% | $42,480 |
| 9 | Fort Lauderdale | 2 | 1% | $29,518 |
| 10 | Jersey City | 2 | 1% | $73,430 |
| 11 | Tallahassee | 2 | 1% | $35,581 |
| 12 | Asheville | 1 | 1% | $42,604 |
| 13 | Boston | 3 | 0% | $72,368 |
| 14 | Miami | 2 | 0% | $29,090 |
| 15 | New York | 2 | 0% | $68,304 |
| 16 | Chicago | 1 | 0% | $63,088 |