Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in Utah
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for paralegals and legal assistants in Utah was $63,220 +0.5% vs national
Utah vs United States
| Utah | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual | $63,220 | $62,890 |
| Median hourly | $30.40 | $30.24 |
| Employment | 3,250 | 392,880 |
| Location quotient | 0.74 | 1.00 |
Data source: BLS OES state file (Utah) · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
Reading the data
Pay spans a wide range: workers at the 10th percentile earn about $43,930, while those at the 90th percentile earn about $100,510 — a 2.3x gap between entry-level and top earners.
The mean wage of $67,810 sits 7.3% above the median — the typical worker earns close to the median, while a smaller group of higher earners pulls the average up.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average paralegals and legal assistants salary in Utah?
The median annual wage in Utah is $63,220 ($30.40 per hour), per BLS OES May 2025 data.
How does Utah compare to the national average for paralegals and legal assistants?
The Utah median of $63,220 is 0.5% higher than the U.S. median of $62,890.
How many paralegals and legal assistants work in Utah?
Approximately 3,250 are employed in Utah, per BLS OES.