The median annual wage for Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Peoria, IL is $57,870 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $60,040.
Pay spans roughly $39,890 at the 10th percentile to $89,020 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $27.82 per hour. An estimated 220 people work as paralegals and legal assistants in Peoria, IL.
| Median (annual) | $57,870 |
| Mean (annual) | $60,040 |
| Median (hourly) | $27.82 |
| 10th percentile | $39,890 |
| 90th percentile | $89,020 |
| Employment | 220 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.