How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make in Texas?
$62,310a year
Median yearly pay for paralegal and legal assistants in Texas. That is $29.96 an hour or $5,193 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.96
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 29,540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,190Median: $62,310Highest 10%: $98,440
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,190 | $18.84 | |
| 25th | $47,410 | $22.79 | |
| Median | $62,310 | $29.96 | |
| 75th | $77,740 | $37.38 | |
| 90th | $98,440 | $47.33 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Midland, TX | $64,500 |
| Austin, TX | $64,140 |
| Dallas, TX | $63,220 |
| Houston, TX | $62,730 |
| Odessa, TX | $59,890 |
| Amarillo, TX | $59,740 |
| Killeen, TX | $58,970 |
| Abilene, TX | $58,700 |
| Waco, TX | $58,620 |
| College Station, TX | $57,510 |
| Tyler, TX | $57,320 |
| El Paso, TX | $55,830 |
| San Antonio, TX | $53,300 |
| Texarkana, TX | $52,590 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $51,290 |
| Beaumont, TX | $48,890 |
| Sherman, TX | $48,110 |
| Longview, TX | $47,990 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $47,360 |
| McAllen, TX | $47,330 |
| Laredo, TX | $47,060 |
| Eagle Pass, TX | $46,030 |
| Lubbock, TX | $45,780 |
| Brownsville, TX | $45,480 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for paralegal and legal assistants.
| 20. Hawaii | $62,840 |
| 21. Maine | $62,420 |
| 22. Georgia | $62,400 |
| 23. Texas | $62,310 |
| 24. Michigan | $62,170 |
| 25. New Hampshire | $62,040 |
| 26. Arizona | $61,630 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $29.96 ($62,310 a year).
Do paralegal and legal assistants make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $62,310 against $62,890 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Texas rank for paralegal and legal assistant pay?
Texas ranks 23 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays paralegal and legal assistants the most?
Midland, TX, with a median of $64,500 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.