How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make in Houston?
$62,730a year
Median yearly pay for paralegal and legal assistants in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $30.16 an hour or $5,228 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.16
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 75 of 376
- Jobs in the area
- 7,320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,160Median: $62,730Highest 10%: $101,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,160 | $20.27 | |
| 25th | $49,840 | $23.96 | |
| Median | $62,730 | $30.16 | |
| 75th | $80,230 | $38.57 | |
| 90th | $101,400 | $48.74 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for paralegal and legal assistants.
| Midland, TX | $64,500 |
| Austin, TX | $64,140 |
| Dallas, TX | $63,220 |
| 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 |
| El Paso, TX | $55,830 |
| 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 Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Lawyer | $158,000 |
| Judge | $135,400 |
| Administrative Law Judge | $124,400 |
| Title Examiner | $63,470 |
| Arbitrator | $57,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $30.16 ($62,730 a year).
Do paralegal and legal assistants make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $62,730 against $62,890 nationally, 0% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $62,310, so Houston pays 1% more.
Where does Houston rank for paralegal and legal assistant pay?
75 of 376 metro areas with data.
How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,160 or less a year; the top 10% make $101,400 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.