Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $62,420 +2.3% vs national
Median hourly $30.01
10th percentile $37,560
90th percentile $80,200
Employed locally 5,250
National median $61,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,560
    25th
    $47,060
    50th (median)
    $62,420
    75th
    $76,450
    90th
    $80,200

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary vs area income 88% Median Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary is 12% 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
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $63,050
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $60,450
    Florida $60,280
    Jacksonville, FL $59,970
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $59,410
    Port St. Lucie, FL $59,050

    Related occupations in Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers $126,780
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $49,780
    Legal Support Workers, All Other $58,180
    Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers $110,300
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $196,890
    Judicial Law Clerks $54,230

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Tampa, FL is $30.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary in Tampa, FL is 2.3% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Paralegals and Legal Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $37,560 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,060.