Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in San Angelo, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Angelo, TX

Median annual salary $41,770 -31.5% vs national
Median hourly $20.08
10th percentile $33,970
90th percentile $69,300
Employed locally 100
National median $61,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,970
    25th
    $35,870
    50th (median)
    $41,770
    75th
    $56,620
    90th
    $69,300

    San Angelo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,037 2023 • Census ACS
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary vs area income 63% Median Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary is 37% 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 San Angelo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers$100,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paralegals and Legal Assistants in San Angelo, TX is $20.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.32 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary in San Angelo, TX is 31.5% 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 San Angelo?

    Entry-level Paralegals and Legal Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $33,970 per year in San Angelo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,870.