Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in Alabama
Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Alabama earn a median of $47,260 a year, −25% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $47,260
- vs. U.S. median
- −25% ($62,890)
- Rank among states
- 50 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,700
Pay range in Alabama
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,750; the top 10% earn over $77,100. Nationally the range is $44,740 to $101,500.
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Paralegals and Legal Assistants pay in Alabama
How much do paralegals and legal assistants make in Alabama?
The median is $47,260 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,750 and the top 10% earn over $77,100. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Alabama a good state for paralegals and legal assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 50 of 51 (−25% vs. the national median of $62,890). Living costs are not included.