Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $60,900 -0.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.28
10th percentile $44,920
90th percentile $98,830
Employed locally 8,100
National median $61,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,920
    25th
    $48,810
    50th (median)
    $60,900
    75th
    $78,570
    90th
    $98,830

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary vs area income 70% Median Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary is 30% 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
    Midland, TX $60,450
    Longview, TX $59,580
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $57,490
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $52,990
    Amarillo, TX $52,650

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers $157,340
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $58,020
    Legal Support Workers, All Other $59,490
    Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers $123,570
    Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators $47,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Dallas, TX is $29.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.52 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary in Dallas, TX is 0.2% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Paralegals and Legal Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $44,920 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,810.