Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in Arkansas
Ranked #38 of 51 · AR
13.8% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $60,110 ≈ $29/hr
Median annual salary $47,420
Employment 1,610
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $36,290P25 $43,670 Median $47,420P75 $61,880P90 $81,700
About 80% of paralegals and legal assistantss in Arkansas earn between $36,290 and $81,700. 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 Arkansas is $60,110, about 13.8% below the U.S. average ($69,700). That works out to roughly $29/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Arkansas
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $49,330 | $57,810 | 380 |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $47,690 | $63,680 | 680 |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $46,620 | $56,890 | 120 |
| North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $45,960 | $53,460 | 80 |
| West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $45,840 | $49,550 | 90 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $45,520 | $57,310 | 70 |