Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $62,700 +2.8% vs national
Median hourly $30.14
10th percentile $46,100
90th percentile $99,290
Employed locally 5,120
National median $61,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,100
    25th
    $48,090
    50th (median)
    $62,700
    75th
    $78,750
    90th
    $99,290

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary vs area income 74% Median Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary is 26% 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
    Yuma, AZ $59,310
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $55,240
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $50,130
    Flagstaff, AZ $49,860
    Tucson, AZ $48,790
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $45,660

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers $135,600
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $62,200
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $113,440
    Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers $120,920
    Judicial Law Clerks $60,170
    Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators $80,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Phoenix, AZ is $30.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary in Phoenix, AZ is 2.8% above 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Paralegals and Legal Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $46,100 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,090.