How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make in Georgia?
$62,400a year
Median yearly pay for paralegal and legal assistants in Georgia. That is $30.00 an hour or $5,200 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.00
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 14,160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,530Median: $62,400Highest 10%: $101,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,530 | $19.00 | |
| 25th | $48,940 | $23.53 | |
| Median | $62,400 | $30.00 | |
| 75th | $81,120 | $39.00 | |
| 90th | $101,200 | $48.66 |
Cities in Georgia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Atlanta, GA | $64,080 |
| Savannah, GA | $60,370 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $59,290 |
| Gainesville, GA | $56,200 |
| Columbus, GA | $52,280 |
| Augusta, GA | $51,560 |
| Brunswick, GA | $50,690 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $50,340 |
| Hinesville, GA | $49,780 |
| Macon, GA | $49,780 |
| Albany, GA | $49,210 |
| Rome, GA | $49,140 |
| Athens, GA | $48,840 |
| Valdosta, GA | $48,150 |
| Dalton, GA | $47,780 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for paralegal and legal assistants.
| 19. Delaware | $63,110 |
| 20. Hawaii | $62,840 |
| 21. Maine | $62,420 |
| 22. Georgia | $62,400 |
| 23. Texas | $62,310 |
| 24. Michigan | $62,170 |
| 25. New Hampshire | $62,040 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make an hour in Georgia?
The median hourly pay in Georgia is $30.00 ($62,400 a year).
Do paralegal and legal assistants make more in Georgia than the national average?
No: $62,400 against $62,890 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Georgia rank for paralegal and legal assistant pay?
Georgia ranks 22 of 51 states.
Which city in Georgia pays paralegal and legal assistants the most?
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, with a median of $64,080 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.