Average Paralegal Salary in North Dakota

Legal · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Paralegal in North Dakota earns $61,400 per year, which is below the national average of $62,750. This translates to approximately $29.52 per hour, $2,362 biweekly, or $5,117 per month before taxes.

The cost of living in North Dakota is 7% below the national average, meaning your salary goes further here compared to higher-cost states.

Salary Range

Percentile	Annual Salary	Hourly Rate
Entry Level (25th)	$46,000	$22.12
Average (50th)	$61,400	$29.52
Experienced (75th)	$70,600	$33.95
Top Earners (90th)	$79,800	$38.37

Paralegal Salary by City in North Dakota

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Fargo	$66,300	$5,525/mo
Bismarck	$62,600	$5,217/mo
Grand Forks	$60,200	$5,017/mo
Minot	$58,300	$4,858/mo
West Fargo	$57,100	$4,758/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Legal
Typical Education	Associate's degree
Job Growth (2022-2032)	4% (nationwide)
State Income Tax	0%-2.5% (4 brackets)
State Minimum Wage	$7.25/hr
Cost of Living Index	0.93 (-7% vs national avg)

Top Employers in North Dakota

Major employers hiring Paralegals in North Dakota include Sanford Health, Bobcat Company, Microsoft, Basin Electric, and Scheels. These companies and organizations offer competitive salaries and benefits packages for legal professionals.

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