How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make in Jonesboro?
$45,520a year
Median yearly pay for paralegal and legal assistants in the Jonesboro, AR metro area. That is $21.88 an hour or $3,793 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.88
- Vs. national median
- -28%
- Rank among cities
- 366 of 376
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,310Median: $45,520Highest 10%: $73,670
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,310 | $17.46 | |
| 25th | $43,660 | $20.99 | |
| Median | $45,520 | $21.88 | |
| 75th | $47,950 | $23.05 | |
| 90th | $73,670 | $35.42 |
Other cities in Arkansas
Median yearly pay for paralegal and legal assistants.
| Memphis, TN | $56,850 |
| Texarkana, TX | $52,590 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $49,330 |
| Little Rock, AR | $47,690 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $46,620 |
Related jobs in Jonesboro
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Lawyer | $92,510 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make an hour in Jonesboro?
The median hourly pay in the Jonesboro, AR metro area is $21.88 ($45,520 a year).
Do paralegal and legal assistants make more in Jonesboro than the national average?
No: $45,520 against $62,890 nationally, 28% less.
How does Jonesboro compare with the rest of Arkansas?
The median in Arkansas is $47,420, so Jonesboro pays 4% less.
Where does Jonesboro rank for paralegal and legal assistant pay?
366 of 376 metro areas with data.
How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make starting out in Jonesboro?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,310 or less a year; the top 10% make $73,670 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.