SOC 23-2011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Paralegals and Legal Assistants — Virgin Islands
Virgin Islands
Median pay for this occupation in Virgin Islands, VI is $52,140 a year, trailing the national median of $62,890 by 17.1%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Virgin Islands, VI is $52,140 a year, trailing the national median of $62,890 by 17.1%. Half of workers earn between $51,510 and $63,790. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $50,890 and the ninetieth at $73,920.
The area has 90 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.11 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 62nd of 161 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,890 | −19.1% |
| 25th | $51,510 | −18.1% |
| Median (50th) | $52,140 | −17.1% |
| 75th | $63,790 | +1.4% |
| 90th | $73,920 | +17.5% |
| Mean | $56,920 | −9.5% |
Key takeaways
- Median pay is $52,140 a year, 17.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $50,890 to $73,920 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 90 jobs in this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Virgin Islands, VI?
The median annual wage is $52,140, or $25.07 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 Virgin Islands, VI is 17.1% 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 Virgin Islands, VI earns more than $73,920 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $50,890 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.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 90 jobs in this occupation in Virgin Islands, VI. 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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