Paralegals and Legal Assistants pay in Birmingham
In Birmingham (AL), the median pay for paralegals and legal assistants is $25.56 an hour ($53,160 a year). About 2,420 people work in this job there.
That is 15% lower than the U.S. median ($62,890). It is 12% higher than the Alabama median ($47,260).
Pay range for paralegals and legal assistants in Birmingham (AL)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.41 | $34,130 |
| 25% of workers | $18.80 | $39,090 |
| Half of workers (median) | $25.56 | $53,160 |
| 75% of workers | $33.63 | $69,950 |
| 90% of workers | $39.21 | $81,560 |
Paralegals and Legal Assistants pay in Alabama metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham (this page) | $53,160 | 2,420 |
| Mobile | $49,460 | 520 |
| Montgomery | $48,350 | 790 |
| Dothan | $47,260 | 120 |
| Huntsville | $46,580 | 440 |
| Tuscaloosa | $45,860 | 190 |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals | $45,540 | 100 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley | $43,990 | 220 |
| Auburn-Opelika | $43,280 | 100 |
| Decatur | $42,510 | 60 |
| Anniston-Oxford | $39,270 | 90 |
| Gadsden | $37,980 | 70 |
Alabama unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for paralegals and legal assistants
- Typical education to start: Associate's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: -0.3% over ten years, little or no change · about 40,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Birmingham (AL)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | $44,580 |
| Office Clerks, General | $34,220 |
| Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs | $57,740 |
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