SOC 23-2011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Paralegals and Legal Assistants — Provo
Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT · 4 metro areas compared
In Provo, UT the median wage is $47,830.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Provo, UT the median wage is $47,830. That is 23.9% lower than the national median of $62,890. Pay ranges from under $37,600 at the tenth percentile to more than $80,560 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $45,130 to $66,350.
Employment stands at 450, or 1.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Salt Lake City records the highest median at $64,670. Of the 439 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 266th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,600 | −40.2% |
| 25th | $45,130 | −28.2% |
| Median (50th) | $47,830 | −23.9% |
| 75th | $66,350 | +5.5% |
| 90th | $80,560 | +28.1% |
| Mean | $55,910 | −11.1% |
Other metro areas in Utah
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salt Lake City | $64,670 | 2,140 | |
| 2 | Ogden | $54,020 | 380 | |
| 3 | St. George | $51,350 | 110 | |
| 4 | Logan | $46,290 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Provo sit close to the national average, so $47,830 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$47,830as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$48,362US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $47,830 a year, 23.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,600 to $80,560 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 450 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Salt Lake City, at $64,670.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Provo, UT?
The median annual wage is $47,830, or $23.00 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $62,890, so pay in Provo, UT is 23.9% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Provo, UT earns more than $80,560 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,600 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Salt Lake City, at $64,670 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 450 jobs in this occupation in Provo, UT. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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