Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in Louisiana
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 13 metro areas • Louisiana
Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Louisiana earn a median salary of $45,382 per year on average across 13 metro and nonmetro areas, -25.6% vs the national median of $61,010. An estimated 4,800 paralegals and legal assistants are employed across Louisiana, with salaries ranging from $35,440 to $51,490 depending on location.
$45,382
Avg median salary in Louisiana
$51,490
Highest paying metro
$35,440
Lowest paying metro
4,800
Employed in Louisiana
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Paralegals and Legal Assistants salaries by city in Louisiana
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slidell, LA | $51,490 | $39,450 | $63,960 | 150 |
| Shreveport, LA | $50,350 | $36,610 | $60,210 | 290 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $50,240 | $38,270 | $66,170 | 790 |
| Lafayette, LA | $50,060 | $37,640 | $65,000 | 400 |
| Houma, LA | $48,890 | $36,990 | $73,750 | 30 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $48,520 | $39,480 | $60,280 | 130 |
| New Orleans, LA | $46,680 | $41,550 | $65,210 | 2,590 |
| Alexandria, LA | $46,200 | $37,610 | $60,370 | 120 |
| Monroe, LA | $44,620 | $35,960 | $61,930 | — |
| Hammond, LA | $43,980 | $36,860 | $57,420 | 40 |
| Northeast Louisiana | $36,760 | $35,430 | $48,990 | 60 |
| Central Louisiana | $36,730 | $35,430 | $51,240 | 110 |
| Southwest Louisiana | $35,440 | $35,430 | $37,480 | 90 |