Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in Texas
Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Texas earn a median of $62,310 a year, −1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $62,310
- vs. U.S. median
- −1% ($62,890)
- Rank among states
- 23 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 29,540
Pay range in Texas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,190; the top 10% earn over $98,440. Nationally the range is $44,740 to $101,500.
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Paralegals and Legal Assistants pay in Texas
How much do paralegals and legal assistants make in Texas?
The median is $62,310 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,190 and the top 10% earn over $98,440. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Texas a good state for paralegals and legal assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 23 of 51 (−1% vs. the national median of $62,890). Living costs are not included.