Local Salary Data

Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in Rhode Island

Local DOL filings vs national average, with cost-of-living-adjusted purchasing power.

Local Median
$49,000
1 filings
DOL Median (Rhode Island)
$49,000
vs National
-5.7%
National: $51,958
BLS 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

EmployerMedian SalaryFilings
Estrin & Associates, LLC$49,0001

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.