Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in Arkansas
Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Arkansas earn a median of $47,420 a year, −25% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $47,420
- vs. U.S. median
- −25% ($62,890)
- Rank among states
- 49 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,610
Pay range in Arkansas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,290; the top 10% earn over $81,700. Nationally the range is $44,740 to $101,500.
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Paralegals and Legal Assistants pay in Arkansas
How much do paralegals and legal assistants make in Arkansas?
The median is $47,420 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,290 and the top 10% earn over $81,700. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Arkansas a good state for paralegals and legal assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 49 of 51 (−25% vs. the national median of $62,890). Living costs are not included.