Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in Georgia
Ranked #12 of 51 · GA
2.2% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $71,210 ≈ $34/hr
Median annual salary $62,400
Employment 14,160
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $39,530P25 $48,940 Median $62,400P75 $81,120P90 $101,210
About 80% of paralegals and legal assistantss in Georgia earn between $39,530 and $101,210. 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 Georgia is $71,210, about 2.2% above the U.S. average ($69,700). That works out to roughly $34/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Georgia
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $64,080 | $76,560 | 10,290 |
| Savannah, GA | $60,370 | $60,860 | 610 |
| Gainesville, GA | $56,200 | $56,930 | 200 |
| South Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $55,000 | $58,670 | 190 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | $52,280 | $53,840 | 220 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $51,560 | $58,900 | 420 |
| Brunswick-St. Simons, GA | $50,690 | $56,020 | 170 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $50,340 | $55,510 | 110 |