Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in Tennessee
Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Tennessee earn a median of $58,820 a year, −6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $58,820
- vs. U.S. median
- −6% ($62,890)
- Rank among states
- 36 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,080
Pay range in Tennessee
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,570; the top 10% earn over $83,100. Nationally the range is $44,740 to $101,500.
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Paralegals and Legal Assistants pay in Tennessee
How much do paralegals and legal assistants make in Tennessee?
The median is $58,820 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,570 and the top 10% earn over $83,100. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Tennessee a good state for paralegals and legal assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 36 of 51 (−6% vs. the national median of $62,890). Living costs are not included.