DOL Median (Rhode Island)
$49,000
vs National
-5.7%
National: $51,958BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$44,264
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$49,000
-5.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$51,958
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Rhode Island earns $49,000 in nominal terms, which is 5.7% below the national average of $51,958. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 110.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $44,264 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Rhode Island
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Estrin & Associates, LLC | $49,000 | 1 |
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How much does a Paralegals and Legal Assistants make in Rhode Island?
The median Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary in Rhode Island is $49,000 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is Rhode Island a good place to work as a Paralegals and Legal Assistants?
A Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Rhode Island earns 5.7% less than the national median of $51,958, or $44,264 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.