Paralegals and Legal Assistants pay in Louisville/Jefferson County
In Louisville/Jefferson County (KY), the median pay for paralegals and legal assistants is $29.46 an hour ($61,270 a year). About 1,460 people work in this job there.
That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($62,890). It is 2% higher than the Kentucky median ($59,830).
Pay range for paralegals and legal assistants in Louisville/Jefferson County (KY)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.70 | $38,890 |
| 25% of workers | $23.96 | $49,840 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.46 | $61,270 |
| 75% of workers | $36.05 | $74,980 |
| 90% of workers | $38.94 | $81,000 |
Paralegals and Legal Assistants pay in Kentucky metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Lexington-Fayette | $63,640 | 640 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County (this page) | $61,270 | 1,460 |
| Elizabethtown | $60,540 | 80 |
| Bowling Green | $59,170 | 160 |
| Paducah | $59,110 | 90 |
| Owensboro | $53,320 | 60 |
Kentucky unemployment rate: 4.7% (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 Louisville/Jefferson County (KY)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Office Clerks, General | $41,290 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | $47,090 |
| Medical Records Specialists | $53,460 |
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