How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make in Arkansas?
$47,420a year
Median yearly pay for paralegal and legal assistants in Arkansas. That is $22.80 an hour or $3,952 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.80
- Vs. national median
- -25%
- Rank among states
- 49 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,290Median: $47,420Highest 10%: $81,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,290 | $17.45 | |
| 25th | $43,670 | $21.00 | |
| Median | $47,420 | $22.80 | |
| 75th | $61,880 | $29.75 | |
| 90th | $81,700 | $39.28 |
Cities in Arkansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $56,850 |
| Texarkana, TX | $52,590 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $49,330 |
| Little Rock, AR | $47,690 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $46,620 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $45,520 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for paralegal and legal assistants.
| 46. Oklahoma | $53,170 |
| 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 Arkansas?
The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $22.80 ($47,420 a year).
Do paralegal and legal assistants make more in Arkansas than the national average?
No: $47,420 against $62,890 nationally, 25% less.
Where does Arkansas rank for paralegal and legal assistant pay?
Arkansas ranks 49 of 51 states.
Which city in Arkansas pays paralegal and legal assistants the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $56,850 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.