Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $52,990 -13.1% vs national
Median hourly $25.48
10th percentile $42,000
90th percentile $103,830
Employed locally 4,450
National median $61,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,000
    25th
    $42,460
    50th (median)
    $52,990
    75th
    $74,400
    90th
    $103,830

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary vs area income 54% Median Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary is 46% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $64,750
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $60,900
    Midland, TX $60,450
    Longview, TX $59,580
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $57,490
    Amarillo, TX $52,650

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers$133,400
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$153,990
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$58,990
    Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators$53,670
    Legal Support Workers, All Other$93,620
    Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$109,070

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Austin, TX is $25.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.30 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary in Austin, TX is 13.1% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Paralegals and Legal Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $42,000 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,460.