Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $48,510 -20.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.32
10th percentile $34,920
90th percentile $75,160
Employed locally 630
National median $61,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,920
    25th
    $37,920
    50th (median)
    $48,510
    75th
    $58,930
    90th
    $75,160

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary vs area income 83% Median Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary is 17% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $52,990

    Related occupations in El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers$112,380
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$45,770
    Legal Support Workers, All Other$57,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paralegals and Legal Assistants in El Paso, TX is $23.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.28 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary in El Paso, TX is 20.5% 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 El Paso?

    Entry-level Paralegals and Legal Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $34,920 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,920.