Paralegals and Legal Assistants pay in Memphis
In Memphis (TN), the median pay for paralegals and legal assistants is $27.33 an hour ($56,850 a year). About 1,120 people work in this job there.
That is 10% lower than the U.S. median ($62,890). It is 3% lower than the Tennessee median ($58,820).
Pay range for paralegals and legal assistants in Memphis (TN)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $20.65 | $42,950 |
| 25% of workers | $22.96 | $47,750 |
| Half of workers (median) | $27.33 | $56,850 |
| 75% of workers | $33.93 | $70,580 |
| 90% of workers | $40.62 | $84,480 |
Paralegals and Legal Assistants pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $60,800 | 2,660 |
| Chattanooga | $59,290 | 530 |
| Memphis (this page) | $56,850 | 1,120 |
| Clarksville | $56,010 | 240 |
| Kingsport-Bristol | $54,210 | 200 |
| Johnson City | $50,450 | 120 |
| Morristown | $49,940 | 30 |
| Knoxville | $49,780 | 770 |
| Jackson | $48,970 | 110 |
| Cleveland | $48,640 | 40 |
Tennessee 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 Memphis (TN)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Office Clerks, General | $38,610 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | $45,960 |
| Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs | $49,940 |
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