How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make in Lafayette?
$52,130a year
Median yearly pay for paralegal and legal assistants in the Lafayette, LA metro area. That is $25.06 an hour or $4,344 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.06
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among cities
- 248 of 376
- Jobs in the area
- 470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,460Median: $52,130Highest 10%: $74,720
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,460 | $17.53 | |
| 25th | $46,340 | $22.28 | |
| Median | $52,130 | $25.06 | |
| 75th | $64,400 | $30.96 | |
| 90th | $74,720 | $35.92 |
Other cities in Louisiana
Median yearly pay for paralegal and legal assistants.
| New Orleans, LA | $64,780 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $59,030 |
| Shreveport, LA | $58,900 |
| Slidell, LA | $58,070 |
| Alexandria, LA | $56,760 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $48,970 |
| Monroe, LA | $47,070 |
| Houma, LA | $46,560 |
Related jobs in Lafayette
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Lawyer | $111,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make an hour in Lafayette?
The median hourly pay in the Lafayette, LA metro area is $25.06 ($52,130 a year).
Do paralegal and legal assistants make more in Lafayette than the national average?
No: $52,130 against $62,890 nationally, 17% less.
How does Lafayette compare with the rest of Louisiana?
The median in Louisiana is $60,250, so Lafayette pays 13% less.
Where does Lafayette rank for paralegal and legal assistant pay?
248 of 376 metro areas with data.
How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make starting out in Lafayette?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,460 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,720 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.