How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make in Phoenix?
$62,620a year
Median yearly pay for paralegal and legal assistants in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $30.11 an hour or $5,218 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.11
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 76 of 376
- Jobs in the area
- 6,280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,720Median: $62,620Highest 10%: $97,670
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,720 | $22.94 | |
| 25th | $49,980 | $24.03 | |
| Median | $62,620 | $30.11 | |
| 75th | $80,120 | $38.52 | |
| 90th | $97,670 | $46.96 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for paralegal and legal assistants.
| Yuma, AZ | $60,700 |
| Tucson, AZ | $52,430 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $51,140 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $49,500 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $46,590 |
Related jobs in Phoenix
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Lawyer | $135,700 |
| Administrative Law Judge | $123,200 |
| Judge | $113,400 |
| Arbitrator | $82,150 |
| Legal Support Worker | $63,680 |
| Judicial Law Clerk | $60,170 |
| Title Examiner | $49,330 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $30.11 ($62,620 a year).
Do paralegal and legal assistants make more in Phoenix than the national average?
Yes: $62,620 against $62,890 nationally, 0% more.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $61,630, so Phoenix pays 2% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for paralegal and legal assistant pay?
76 of 376 metro areas with data.
How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,720 or less a year; the top 10% make $97,670 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.