Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $59,810 -2% vs national
Median hourly $28.76
10th percentile $36,830
90th percentile $100,700
Employed locally 10,810
National median $61,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,830
    25th
    $47,160
    50th (median)
    $59,810
    75th
    $76,250
    90th
    $100,700

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary vs area income 69% Median Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary is 31% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Paralegals and Legal Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $99,300
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,740
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $85,230
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $84,950
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $80,550
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $79,240

    Nearby metros — Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $62,390
    Michigan $61,490
    Morgantown, WV $59,630
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $58,550
    Savannah, GA $57,890
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $55,700

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers$128,910
    Legal Support Workers, All Other$59,480
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$141,790
    Judicial Law Clerks$58,410
    Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$67,000
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$36,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Paralegals and Legal Assistants make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Atlanta, GA is $28.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.63 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Paralegals and Legal Assistants salaries?

    The median Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary in Atlanta, GA is 2% below the national median of $61,010. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Atlanta?

    Entry-level Paralegals and Legal Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $36,830 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,160.