Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 14 metro areas • Tennessee
Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Tennessee earn a median salary of $49,248 per year on average across 14 metro and nonmetro areas, -19.3% vs the national median of $61,010. An estimated 5,940 paralegals and legal assistants are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $44,570 to $59,980 depending on location.
$49,248
Avg median salary in Tennessee
$59,980
Highest paying metro
$44,570
Lowest paying metro
5,940
Employed in Tennessee
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Paralegals and Legal Assistants
inParalegals and Legal Assistants salaries by city in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | $59,980 | $49,390 | $68,220 | 2,720 |
| Kingsport, TN-VA | $50,990 | $46,430 | $60,190 | 180 |
| Johnson City, TN | $50,170 | $47,620 | $50,170 | 120 |
| Morristown, TN | $49,940 | $45,750 | $51,440 | 30 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $49,540 | $45,650 | $59,950 | 140 |
| West Tennessee | $49,120 | $36,540 | $50,370 | 140 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $49,100 | $44,860 | $64,760 | 1,170 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $49,050 | $43,940 | $61,590 | 480 |
| Jackson, TN | $48,420 | $45,060 | $60,620 | 110 |
| Knoxville, TN | $48,420 | $45,880 | $59,300 | 680 |
| South Central Tennessee | $47,560 | $36,320 | $57,660 | 50 |
| North Central Tennessee | $46,660 | $38,360 | $62,230 | 80 |
| Cleveland, TN | $45,950 | $36,240 | $56,190 | 40 |
| East Tennessee | $44,570 | $37,340 | $55,920 | — |