How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make in Alabama?
$47,260a year
Median yearly pay for paralegal and legal assistants in Alabama. That is $22.72 an hour or $3,938 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.72
- Vs. national median
- -25%
- Rank among states
- 50 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,750Median: $47,260Highest 10%: $77,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,750 | $14.78 | |
| 25th | $38,150 | $18.34 | |
| Median | $47,260 | $22.72 | |
| 75th | $63,490 | $30.52 | |
| 90th | $77,100 | $37.07 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Birmingham, AL | $53,160 |
| Columbus, GA | $52,280 |
| Mobile, AL | $49,460 |
| Montgomery, AL | $48,350 |
| Dothan, AL | $47,260 |
| Huntsville, AL | $46,580 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $45,860 |
| Florence, AL | $45,540 |
| Daphne, AL | $43,990 |
| Auburn, AL | $43,280 |
| Decatur, AL | $42,510 |
| Anniston, AL | $39,270 |
| Gadsden, AL | $37,980 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for paralegal and legal assistants.
| 47. Idaho | $49,690 |
| 48. Wyoming | $49,490 |
| 49. Arkansas | $47,420 |
| 50. Alabama | $47,260 |
| 51. Mississippi | $46,180 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $22.72 ($47,260 a year).
Do paralegal and legal assistants make more in Alabama than the national average?
No: $47,260 against $62,890 nationally, 25% less.
Where does Alabama rank for paralegal and legal assistant pay?
Alabama ranks 50 of 51 states.
Which city in Alabama pays paralegal and legal assistants the most?
Birmingham, AL, with a median of $53,160 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.