How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make in Tucson?
$52,430a year
Median yearly pay for paralegal and legal assistants in the Tucson, AZ metro area. That is $25.21 an hour or $4,369 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.21
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among cities
- 246 of 376
- Jobs in the area
- 980
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,060Median: $52,430Highest 10%: $90,940
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,060 | $18.78 | |
| 25th | $45,030 | $21.65 | |
| Median | $52,430 | $25.21 | |
| 75th | $74,070 | $35.61 | |
| 90th | $90,940 | $43.72 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for paralegal and legal assistants.
| Phoenix, AZ | $62,620 |
| Yuma, AZ | $60,700 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $51,140 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $49,500 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $46,590 |
Related jobs in Tucson
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Lawyer | $107,500 |
| Judge | $89,990 |
| Legal Support Worker | $63,880 |
| Title Examiner | $53,820 |
| Judicial Law Clerk | $46,580 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make an hour in Tucson?
The median hourly pay in the Tucson, AZ metro area is $25.21 ($52,430 a year).
Do paralegal and legal assistants make more in Tucson than the national average?
No: $52,430 against $62,890 nationally, 17% less.
How does Tucson compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $61,630, so Tucson pays 15% less.
Where does Tucson rank for paralegal and legal assistant pay?
246 of 376 metro areas with data.
How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make starting out in Tucson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,060 or less a year; the top 10% make $90,940 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.