How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make in Jackson?
$50,470a year
Median yearly pay for paralegal and legal assistants in the Jackson, MS metro area. That is $24.26 an hour or $4,206 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.26
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among cities
- 277 of 376
- Jobs in the area
- 960
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,460Median: $50,470Highest 10%: $68,690
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,460 | $17.05 | |
| 25th | $43,890 | $21.10 | |
| Median | $50,470 | $24.26 | |
| 75th | $62,970 | $30.27 | |
| 90th | $68,690 | $33.02 |
Other cities in Mississippi
Median yearly pay for paralegal and legal assistants.
| Memphis, TN | $56,850 |
| Gulfport, MS | $46,240 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $45,050 |
Related jobs in Jackson
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Lawyer | $104,500 |
| Administrative Law Judge | $83,780 |
| Judge | $78,050 |
| Title Examiner | $47,060 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make an hour in Jackson?
The median hourly pay in the Jackson, MS metro area is $24.26 ($50,470 a year).
Do paralegal and legal assistants make more in Jackson than the national average?
No: $50,470 against $62,890 nationally, 20% less.
How does Jackson compare with the rest of Mississippi?
The median in Mississippi is $46,180, so Jackson pays 9% more.
Where does Jackson rank for paralegal and legal assistant pay?
277 of 376 metro areas with data.
How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make starting out in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,460 or less a year; the top 10% make $68,690 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.