The median annual wage for Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Decatur, IL is $61,700 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $67,100.
Pay spans roughly $46,500 at the 10th percentile to $90,160 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $29.66 per hour. An estimated 40 people work as paralegals and legal assistants in Decatur, IL.
| Median (annual) | $61,700 |
| Mean (annual) | $67,100 |
| Median (hourly) | $29.66 |
| 10th percentile | $46,500 |
| 90th percentile | $90,160 |
| Employment | 40 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.