As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Paralegal Assistant in Texas is $57,222, equivalent to $28 per hour, $1,100 weekly, or $4,769 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Paralegal Assistant in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Paralegal Assistant in Texas vary widely, spanning from $46,257 to $68,321. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($51,482) and 75th percentile ($63,031), while top earners (90th percentile) make $68,321 per year. This $11,549 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Scheduling or Microsoft Word, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Texas Paralegal Assistant often earn 2.5% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 42 companies. However, Texas currently ranks 25 nationwide for Paralegal Assistant job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Paralegal Assistant Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Paralegal Assistant Salary $46,257 TX September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Paralegal Assistant Salary $51,482 TX September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Paralegal Assistant Salary $57,222 TX September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Paralegal Assistant Salary $63,031 TX September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Paralegal Assistant Salary $68,321 TX September 01, 2026
25% $51,482 10% $46,257 90% $68,321 75% $63,031 $57,222 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Paralegal Assistant ?

A paralegal is an individual who is employed or retained by a lawyer, law office, corporation, governmental agency, or other entity and who performs specifically delegated substantive legal work for which a lawyer is responsible. Paralegals perform tasks requiring knowledge of the law and legal procedures, but the exact nature of their work and limitations that the law places on the tasks they are allowed to undertake vary between nations and jurisdictions. A paralegal is not a lawyer but is typically employed by a law office or internal legal department of a company; paralegals are typically...

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Location Abbott, TX Avg. Salary $55,556 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Abernathy, TX Avg. Salary $54,932 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Abilene, TX Avg. Salary $54,315 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Ace, TX Avg. Salary $56,053 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Ackerly, TX Avg. Salary $54,779 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Addison, TX Avg. Salary $60,729 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adkins, TX Avg. Salary $57,351 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adrian, TX Avg. Salary $54,873 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Afton, TX Avg. Salary $54,728 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Agua Dulce, TX Avg. Salary $56,630 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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    Paralegal Assistant

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    Bachelor's Degree

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