How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make in Arizona?
$61,630a year
Median yearly pay for paralegal and legal assistants in Arizona. That is $29.63 an hour or $5,136 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.63
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,890
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,700Median: $61,630Highest 10%: $96,340
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,700 | $21.97 | |
| 25th | $48,840 | $23.48 | |
| Median | $61,630 | $29.63 | |
| 75th | $79,250 | $38.10 | |
| 90th | $96,340 | $46.32 |
Cities in Arizona
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Phoenix, AZ | $62,620 |
| Yuma, AZ | $60,700 |
| Tucson, AZ | $52,430 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $51,140 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $49,500 |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | $49,500 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $46,590 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for paralegal and legal assistants.
| 23. Texas | $62,310 |
| 24. Michigan | $62,170 |
| 25. New Hampshire | $62,040 |
| 26. Arizona | $61,630 |
| 27. Oregon | $61,490 |
| 28. Missouri | $61,410 |
| 29. Florida | $61,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make an hour in Arizona?
The median hourly pay in Arizona is $29.63 ($61,630 a year).
Do paralegal and legal assistants make more in Arizona than the national average?
No: $61,630 against $62,890 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Arizona rank for paralegal and legal assistant pay?
Arizona ranks 26 of 51 states.
Which city in Arizona pays paralegal and legal assistants the most?
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ, with a median of $62,620 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.