Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in West Arkansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $49,250 -19.3% vs national

Median hourly $23.68

10th percentile $35,350

90th percentile $58,450

Employed locally 90

National median $61,010

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Paralegals and Legal Assistants

West Arkansas

Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$35,350

25th

$44,680

50th (median)

$49,250

75th

$49,250

90th

$58,450

Top-paying metros for Paralegals and Legal Assistants

Metro area	Median 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

Related occupations in West Arkansas

Occupation	Median salary
Lawyers	$86,140
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers	$37,540

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly wage for Paralegals and Legal Assistants in West Arkansas is $23.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.94 or more per hour.

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

The median Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary in West Arkansas is 19.3% 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 West Arkansas?

Entry-level Paralegals and Legal Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $35,350 per year in West Arkansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,680.