Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $57,490 -5.8% vs national
Median hourly $27.64
10th percentile $38,550
90th percentile $79,100
Employed locally 2,940
National median $61,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,550
    25th
    $43,050
    50th (median)
    $57,490
    75th
    $63,910
    90th
    $79,100

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary vs area income 77% Median Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary is 23% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $52,990
    Amarillo, TX $52,650

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers $134,890
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $48,740
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $116,080
    Legal Support Workers, All Other $56,350
    Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers $118,870
    Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators $58,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paralegals and Legal Assistants in San Antonio, TX is $27.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.08 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary in San Antonio, TX is 5.8% 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 Antonio?

    Entry-level Paralegals and Legal Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $38,550 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,050.