Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in Arizona
Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Arizona earn a median of $61,630 a year, −2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $61,630
- vs. U.S. median
- −2% ($62,890)
- Rank among states
- 26 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,890
Pay range in Arizona
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,700; the top 10% earn over $96,340. Nationally the range is $44,740 to $101,500.
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Paralegals and Legal Assistants pay in Arizona
How much do paralegals and legal assistants make in Arizona?
The median is $61,630 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,700 and the top 10% earn over $96,340. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Arizona a good state for paralegals and legal assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 26 of 51 (−2% vs. the national median of $62,890). Living costs are not included.