Paralegal salary and cost of hiring in Nevada
The median paralegal in Nevada earned $64,680 a year in May 2025[1], 2.8% above the US median of $62,890. That puts Nevada at #12 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 23-2011. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | $47,640 | $64,680 | $82,160 | |
| United States | $44,740 | $62,890 | $101,500 |
The middle half of paralegals in Nevada earns $55,410–$76,980; the top tenth earns $82,160 or more, 1.7 times the bottom tenth.
What a hire really costs
Benefits and payroll taxes are 30.0% of total compensation in US private industry[2]. At the Nevada median that makes about $92,400 a year before recruiting, equipment and office space. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Pay by metro area in Nevada
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carson City, NV | $83,180 | 80 | |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $78,040 | 2,660 | |
| Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area | $74,060 | 90 | |
| Reno, NV | $63,380 | 770 |
Carson City, NV pays the most ($70,010) and Reno, NV the least ($55,410): $14,600 a year apart for the same job.
What a paralegal does
A paralegal supports lawyers with research, document drafting, filing and case management, under the supervision of a licensed attorney.
Neighbours in the ranking
| State | Median | vs Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont | +3.8% | |
| Maryland | +1.5% | |
| Nevada | +0.0% | |
| Virginia | -1.1% | |
| Connecticut | -1.3% |
Questions
How much does a paralegal earn in Nevada?
The median was $64,680 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $55,410 to $76,980.
What does it cost to employ a paralegal in Nevada?
About $92,400 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Nevada do paralegals earn the most?
Carson City, NV, with a median of $70,010 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 23-2011: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes232011.htm
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecec.nr0.htm
- Silkstaff pricing: https://silkstaff.com/#pricing
- Deel pricing, contractor management: https://www.deel.com/pricing/
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-05.