Paralegals and Legal Assistants, Bridgeport

$59,950

Local median annual wage in Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT. Middle half of earners roughly $57,200 to $78,870.

Local salary guide, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. Cost of living index (2024). Sources stay in methodology · disclaimer.

vs US median
−4.7%
US median
$62,890
Cost of living (106.9) Based on U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis data. Scores over 100 mean a city is more expensive than the U.S. national average.
106.9
Local pay range The middle 50% of earners in this city make between these amounts, based on official U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics surveys.
$57,200 to $78,870
Local jobs in field Approximate number of people working in this role locally, not a count of open positions.
1,600
Job code
23-2011

Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Bridgeport pay a median $59,950 (May 2025), 4.7% below the US median of $62,890. At local prices (index 106.9), that median buys about what $56,080 buys at US-average prices.

What that pay buys

$59,950 in Bridgeport buys about what $56,080 buys at US-average prices (cost of living index 106.9, 2024). Housing & rent index is 150.5 vs overall 106.9 (US average = 100, 2024).

Paralegals and Legal Assistants in nearby metros

Metro Median Local pay range Cost of living
Bridgeport $59,950 $57,200 to $78,870 106.9
Sacramento $78,550 $61,740 to $97,910 106.7
San Francisco $84,030 $74,050 to $103,060 115.6
Tulsa $50,740 $37,770 to $61,900 89.2

Local salary guide May 2025 where published for the metro.

FAQ

What is the median salary for Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Bridgeport?
The median annual wage for Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT is $59,950 (May 2025 local salary guide).
How does Bridgeport pay compare to the US median for Paralegals and Legal Assistants?
Local median pay is 4.7% below the national median of $62,890.
How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
The cost of living index for Bridgeport is 106.9 (US average = 100, 2024). The local median of $59,950 has about the same buying power as $56,080 at US-average prices.
How current is this data?
Wages use the local salary guide for May 2025. Price levels use the 2024 cost of living index. See methodology for source details.

What this covers

Includes

  • Cost of living index for everyday expenses (housing, groceries & goods, services)
  • Local salary guide: median pay, typical pay range, and jobs in the field where published
  • Target salary math so you keep the same standard of living after a move
  • Approximate single-filer state income tax take-home on compare pages (see rate sources on the page)

Does not include

  • Local city taxes, credits, filing-status variants, or tax advice
  • Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
  • Job openings. “Local jobs in field” is how many people work in the role, not hiring demand

Technical source names (RPP, OEWS) and formulas live on the methodology page.

Local pay figures and cost of living indexes come from official government surveys. See methodology and disclaimer.