Paralegal salary in Las Vegas-Henderson, NV
Budget above the national rate here. The median paralegal in Las Vegas-Henderson earned $66,720 a year in May 20251, 3.2% above the Nevada statewide median of $64,680 and 6.1% above the US median of $62,890. Nationally that is #40 of 506 areas, in the top tenth. With about 2,660 paralegals, 73% of the Nevada total, no area in Nevada employs more.
BLS occupation 23-2011, area Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Las Vegas-Henderson against Nevada and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas-Henderson, NV | $47,640 | $66,720 | $82,160 | |
| Nevada | $47,640 | $64,680 | $82,160 | |
| United States | $44,740 | $62,890 | $101,500 |
The middle half of paralegals in Las Vegas-Henderson earns $60,970–$78,040. Pay is tightly grouped: the top tenth starts at $82,160, only 1.7 times the bottom tenth, against 2.3 times across the US, so the going rate is easier to read. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $17,070 wide, against $21,570 across Nevada and $29,740 nationally: employers in Las Vegas-Henderson pay within a narrower band.
What to budget for a paralegal here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $47,640 | $3,970 | $22.90 | $61,471 |
| 25th percentile | $60,970 | $5,081 | $29.31 | $78,671 |
| Median | $66,720 | $5,560 | $32.08 | $86,090 |
| 75th percentile | $78,040 | $6,503 | $37.52 | $100,697 |
| 90th percentile | $82,160 | $6,847 | $39.50 | $106,013 |
Pay climbs faster above the median than below it here: the 75th percentile is $11,320 over the median, the 25th only $5,750 under it. An offer at the 75th percentile adds about $14,606 a year in employer cost. These percentiles describe what people in the job earn locally, not experience levels, so place your offer by the tasks and seniority you need.
For scale, the US median of $62,890 falls between the 25th percentile and the median in Las Vegas-Henderson, and the Nevada statewide median of $64,680 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Las Vegas-Henderson
Pay is only part of it. Benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, which adds about $19,370 to the $66,720 median and brings it to $86,090 a year. Recruiting, equipment and office space come on top. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Other roles in Las Vegas-Henderson
Of the 17 roles we track in Las Vegas-Henderson, this one ranks #5 by median pay, between recruiters ($69,950) and executive assistants ($66,410). Project Coordinator is the highest at $99,940.
| Role | Median | vs paralegal | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing Specialist | +11.9% | 4,600 | |
| Recruiter | +4.8% | 4,470 | |
| Paralegal | this role | 2,660 | |
| Executive Assistant | -0.5% | 1,950 | |
| Office Manager | -6.3% | 11,110 |
Measured against the US median, this job is the best paid of the 17 roles we track in Las Vegas-Henderson (+6.1%); executive assistants come last (-13.3%). The typical role here is at -3.9%, so, measured against the US, paralegals cost more in Las Vegas-Henderson than the area's general pay level would suggest. Paralegals hold 2.5% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Las Vegas-Henderson, 2.5% across Nevada and 2.5% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in Nevada
Across the 4 areas of Nevada with data for this job, the median runs from $55,410 in Reno to $70,010 in Carson City, a gap of $14,600 a year. No other area in Nevada has as many paralegals, and 2 of the other 3 pay less.
| Area | Median | vs Las Vegas-Henderson | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carson City, NV | +4.9% | 80 | |
| Las Vegas-Henderson, NV | this area | 2,660 | |
| Balance of Nevada (Nonmetro) | -9.4% | 90 | |
| Reno, NV | -17.0% | 770 |
Las Vegas-Henderson against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Las Vegas-Henderson is #29 of 503 US areas for this job. It is one of the larger markets for this job and one of the better-paying ones. Outside Nevada, Kahului-Wailuku and Hartford-West Hartford pay just above Las Vegas-Henderson and Atlantic City-Hammonton and Iowa City just below. All four are within $780 a year of the median in Las Vegas-Henderson. Of the three markets with about as many paralegals, one pays more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Las Vegas-Henderson | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento-Roseville, CA | +17.7% | 2,590 | jobs | |
| Hartford-West Hartford, CT | +1.2% | 1,930 | pay | |
| Kahului-Wailuku, HI | +1.1% | 100 | pay | |
| Las Vegas-Henderson, NV | this area | 2,660 | ||
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | -0.3% | 330 | pay | |
| Iowa City, IA | -0.5% | 330 | pay | |
| Pittsburgh, PA | -4.6% | 2,620 | jobs | |
| Nashville-Murfreesboro, TN | -8.9% | 2,660 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a paralegal in Las Vegas-Henderson, NV?
About $86,090 a year at the median, or $7,174 a month: $66,720 in pay plus about $19,370 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do paralegals earn in Las Vegas-Henderson?
Pay here is higher than in three quarters of US areas. The median was $66,720 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $47,640, the 90th $82,160, and the middle half earned $60,970 to $78,040.
Is Las Vegas-Henderson cheaper than the rest of Nevada for paralegals?
No, it costs more: a median of $66,720 against $64,680 statewide. The next area up in Nevada is Carson City at $70,010, the next down the Balance of Nevada nonmetro area at $60,480.
How many paralegals work in Las Vegas-Henderson?
BLS counts about 2,660 in the May 2025 survey. That is 73% of the Nevada total of 3,620. No other area in Nevada has as many.
Does a paralegal cost more than an executive assistant in Las Vegas-Henderson?
Yes: $310 a year more at the median. The medians are $66,720 and $66,410.
Sources
4 sources, with links
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 23-2011: bls.gov
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: bls.gov
- Stafka pricing: stafka.com
- Deel pricing, contractor management: deel.com
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-12.