How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make in El Paso?
$55,830a year
Median yearly pay for paralegal and legal assistants in the El Paso, TX metro area. That is $26.84 an hour or $4,653 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.84
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among cities
- 223 of 376
- Jobs in the area
- 490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,900Median: $55,830Highest 10%: $83,780
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,900 | $17.74 | |
| 25th | $42,950 | $20.65 | |
| Median | $55,830 | $26.84 | |
| 75th | $63,560 | $30.56 | |
| 90th | $83,780 | $40.28 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for paralegal and legal assistants.
| Midland, TX | $64,500 |
| Austin, TX | $64,140 |
| Dallas, TX | $63,220 |
| Houston, TX | $62,730 |
| Odessa, TX | $59,890 |
| Amarillo, TX | $59,740 |
| Killeen, TX | $58,970 |
| Abilene, TX | $58,700 |
| Waco, TX | $58,620 |
| College Station, TX | $57,510 |
| Tyler, TX | $57,320 |
| San Antonio, TX | $53,300 |
| Texarkana, TX | $52,590 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $51,290 |
| Beaumont, TX | $48,890 |
| Sherman, TX | $48,110 |
| Longview, TX | $47,990 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $47,360 |
| McAllen, TX | $47,330 |
| Laredo, TX | $47,060 |
| Eagle Pass, TX | $46,030 |
| Lubbock, TX | $45,780 |
| Brownsville, TX | $45,480 |
Related jobs in El Paso
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Lawyer | $140,600 |
| Legal Support Worker | $59,010 |
| Title Examiner | $47,970 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make an hour in El Paso?
The median hourly pay in the El Paso, TX metro area is $26.84 ($55,830 a year).
Do paralegal and legal assistants make more in El Paso than the national average?
No: $55,830 against $62,890 nationally, 11% less.
How does El Paso compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $62,310, so El Paso pays 10% less.
Where does El Paso rank for paralegal and legal assistant pay?
223 of 376 metro areas with data.
How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make starting out in El Paso?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,900 or less a year; the top 10% make $83,780 or more.
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.