Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in Tennessee
Ranked #36 of 51 · TN
12.8% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $60,790 ≈ $29/hr
Median annual salary $58,820
Employment 6,080
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $43,570P25 $47,270 Median $58,820P75 $67,470P90 $83,100
About 80% of paralegals and legal assistantss in Tennessee earn between $43,570 and $83,100. 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 Tennessee is $60,790, about 12.8% below the U.S. average ($69,700). That works out to roughly $29/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $60,800 | $65,140 | 2,660 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $59,290 | $58,580 | 530 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $56,850 | $60,700 | 1,120 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $56,010 | $57,480 | 240 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $54,210 | $56,540 | 200 |
| North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $50,720 | $52,010 | 130 |
| East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $50,640 | $52,680 | 90 |
| South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $50,640 | $51,540 | 90 |