Paralegals and Legal Assistants pay in Oklahoma
In Oklahoma, the median pay for paralegals and legal assistants is $25.56 an hour ($53,170 a year). About 3,110 people work in this job there.
That is 15% lower than the U.S. median ($62,890). Oklahoma ranks 46th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for paralegals and legal assistants in Oklahoma
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.32 | $36,020 |
| 25% of workers | $19.39 | $40,330 |
| Half of workers (median) | $25.56 | $53,170 |
| 75% of workers | $29.73 | $61,840 |
| 90% of workers | $39.45 | $82,060 |
Paralegals and Legal Assistants pay in Oklahoma metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | $57,550 | 1,650 |
| Tulsa | $50,740 | 980 |
| Lawton | $49,940 | 40 |
| Enid | $45,460 | 40 |
Oklahoma unemployment rate: 4.3% (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)
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