Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in Georgia
Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Georgia earn a median of $62,400 a year, −1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $62,400
- vs. U.S. median
- −1% ($62,890)
- Rank among states
- 22 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 14,160
Pay range in Georgia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,530; the top 10% earn over $101,210. Nationally the range is $44,740 to $101,500.
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Paralegals and Legal Assistants pay in Georgia
How much do paralegals and legal assistants make in Georgia?
The median is $62,400 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,530 and the top 10% earn over $101,210. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Georgia a good state for paralegals and legal assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 22 of 51 (−1% vs. the national median of $62,890). Living costs are not included.