Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in Alabama
Ranked #49 of 51 · AL
24.3% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $52,730 ≈ $25/hr
Median annual salary $47,260
Employment 5,700
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $30,750P25 $38,150 Median $47,260P75 $63,490P90 $77,100
About 80% of paralegals and legal assistantss in Alabama earn between $30,750 and $77,100. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean paralegals and legal assistants salary in Alabama is $52,730, about 24.3% below the U.S. average ($69,700). That works out to roughly $25/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Alabama
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | $53,160 | $56,490 | 2,420 |
| Mobile, AL | $49,460 | $53,770 | 520 |
| Montgomery, AL | $48,350 | $53,040 | 790 |
| Dothan, AL | $47,260 | $49,360 | 120 |
| Huntsville, AL | $46,580 | $53,910 | 440 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $45,860 | $47,270 | 190 |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL | $45,540 | $51,090 | 100 |
| Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $44,660 | $46,710 | 110 |