Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in Arkansas
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 8 metro areas • Arkansas
Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Arkansas earn a median salary of $46,771 per year on average across 8 metro and nonmetro areas, -23.3% vs the national median of $61,010. An estimated 1,340 paralegals and legal assistants are employed across Arkansas, with salaries ranging from $36,470 to $54,550 depending on location.
$46,771
Avg median salary in Arkansas
$54,550
Highest paying metro
$36,470
Lowest paying metro
1,340
Employed in Arkansas
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inParalegals and Legal Assistants salaries by city in Arkansas
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs, AR | $54,550 | $46,180 | $54,550 | 50 |
| West Arkansas | $49,250 | $44,680 | $49,250 | 90 |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $49,000 | $39,940 | $54,930 | 120 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $47,900 | $37,230 | $65,040 | 270 |
| Little Rock, AR | $46,940 | $38,550 | $61,370 | 710 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $45,300 | $37,130 | $48,500 | — |
| North Arkansas | $44,760 | $35,120 | $47,080 | 60 |
| South Arkansas | $36,470 | $34,360 | $50,920 | 40 |