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Paralegals and Legal Assistants average salary by city in Minnesota
- Minneapolis$76,230
- Rochester$65,040
- St. Cloud$64,670
- Mankato$64,100
- Duluth$60,560
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | $76,230 | $76,220 | $60,310 | $58,798 | 105 |
| Rochester | $65,040 | $61,230 | $49,350 | $51,540 | 91 |
| St. Cloud | $64,670 | $59,890 | $47,480 | $51,268 | 88 |
| Mankato | $64,100 | $59,490 | $47,720 | $50,849 | 91 |
| Duluth | $60,560 | $57,790 | $47,250 | $48,245 | 89 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary in other states
More about pay in Minnesota
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 23-2011.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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