How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make in Tennessee?
$58,820a year
Median yearly pay for paralegal and legal assistants in Tennessee. That is $28.28 an hour or $4,902 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.28
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,080
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,570Median: $58,820Highest 10%: $83,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,570 | $20.95 | |
| 25th | $47,270 | $22.73 | |
| Median | $58,820 | $28.28 | |
| 75th | $67,470 | $32.44 | |
| 90th | $83,100 | $39.95 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $60,800 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $59,290 |
| Memphis, TN | $56,850 |
| Clarksville, TN | $56,010 |
| Kingsport, TN | $54,210 |
| Johnson City, TN | $50,450 |
| Morristown, TN | $49,940 |
| Knoxville, TN | $49,780 |
| Jackson, TN | $48,970 |
| Cleveland, TN | $48,640 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for paralegal and legal assistants.
| 33. Kentucky | $59,830 |
| 34. North Dakota | $59,430 |
| 35. West Virginia | $59,000 |
| 36. Tennessee | $58,820 |
| 37. Wisconsin | $58,500 |
| 38. South Dakota | $58,320 |
| 39. North Carolina | $57,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $28.28 ($58,820 a year).
Do paralegal and legal assistants make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $58,820 against $62,890 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for paralegal and legal assistant pay?
Tennessee ranks 36 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays paralegal and legal assistants the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $60,800 a year.
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.