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Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in Atlanta, GA

2024 wage data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Median Salary
$59,810
Average Salary
$66,380
vs National
$-1,200
Employed
10,810

Salary Distribution

$36,830$100,700
10th %ileMedian: $59,81090th %ile
PercentileAnnual SalaryMonthly
10th Percentile$36,830$3,069
25th Percentile$47,160$3,930
Median$59,810$4,984
75th Percentile$76,250$6,354
90th Percentile$100,700$8,392
Mean (Average)$66,380$5,532

Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in Other Cities

Metro AreaMedian Salary
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA$97,740
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA$85,230
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA$84,950
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV$80,550
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO$79,240
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA$77,550
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH$77,470
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA$77,170
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI$74,750
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA$74,470

Highest Paying Jobs in Atlanta, GA

OccupationMedian Salary
Financial Managers$168,990
Medical and Health Services Managers$143,850
Database Administrators$135,280
Computer Network Architects$134,880
Engineers, All Other$131,120
Software Developers$130,830
Lawyers$128,910
Nurse Practitioners$128,640
Computer Hardware Engineers$122,870
Web and Digital Interface Designers$109,560

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary in Atlanta, GA?
The median annual salary for a Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Atlanta, GA is $59,810 as of 2024. The average (mean) salary is $66,380.
What is the salary range for Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Atlanta, GA?
Paralegals and Legal Assistants salaries in Atlanta, GA range from $36,830 (10th percentile) to $100,700 (90th percentile). The middle 50% earn between $47,160 and $76,250.
How many Paralegals and Legal Assistants work in Atlanta, GA?
There are approximately 10,810 Paralegals and Legal Assistants employed in the Atlanta, GA metropolitan area.