Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in Louisiana: $61,500 Average

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Average base salary, Louisiana

$61,500 / year

≈ $5,150 per month · $29.57 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for Louisiana · median $62,500

25th percentile
$49,000Average
$61,50075th percentile
$75,500

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary by state

Alabama$54,500

Alaska$76,000

Arizona$70,000

Arkansas$62,000

California$84,000

Colorado$83,500

Connecticut$71,500

Delaware$72,500

District of Columbia$98,500

Florida$65,500

Georgia$73,500

Hawaii$67,500

Idaho$56,500

Illinois$75,000

Indiana$64,000

Iowa$61,000

Kansas$59,500

Kentucky$61,500

Louisiana$61,500

Maine$66,500

Maryland$75,500

Massachusetts$84,000

Michigan$69,500

Minnesota$76,500

Mississippi$51,000

Missouri$66,500

Montana$61,000

Nebraska$65,500

Nevada$68,500

New Hampshire$69,500

New Jersey$75,000

New Mexico$63,500

New York$79,500

North Carolina$63,000

North Dakota$61,000

Ohio$66,500

Oklahoma$57,500

Oregon$72,500

Pennsylvania$71,000

Rhode Island$60,500

South Carolina$57,500

South Dakota$64,500

Tennessee$63,000

Texas$68,000

Utah$70,000

Vermont$71,500

Virginia$73,000

Washington$86,500

West Virginia$66,000

Wisconsin$63,500

Wyoming$54,500

About this role

Paralegals and Legal Assistants is a professional role in the Legal job family, focused on Paralegals and Legal Assistants work. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Paralegals and Legal Assistantss do

Typical education: Bachelor's Degree

Prepare affidavits or other documents, such as legal correspondence, and organize and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing system.
Prepare, edit, or review legal documents, including legislation, briefs, pleadings, appeals, wills, contracts, and real estate closing statements.
Investigate facts and law of cases and search pertinent sources, such as public records and internet sources, to determine causes of action and to prepare cases.
Prepare for trial by performing tasks such as organizing exhibits.
Meet with clients and other professionals to discuss details of cases.

Top skills: Writing Reading Comprehension Active Listening Speaking Critical Thinking Time Management

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Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary by industry

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

310,490 workers

$70,000

Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS

47,670 workers

$74,500

Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

19,900 workers

$69,000

Federal Government, including the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation)

16,020 workers

$89,500

State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

12,660 workers

$65,000

Finance and Insurance

11,030 workers

$86,000

Management of Companies and Enterprises

6,970 workers

$97,500

Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services

5,060 workers

$73,000

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

Paralegals and Legal Assistants pays 47% below the average across 1,680 roles in the Legal job family (family average $135,500).

Similar-paying roles in Legal

Intermediate Attorney$72,500

Associate Legal Contracts$71,500

Associate Legal Real Estate$73,500

Paralegal Legal Contracts Section$70,500

Associate Legal Support Section$74,500

Associate Legal Assistant Department$69,500

Junior Associate Legal Contract Administration$72,500

Paralegal Legal Real Estate Section$72,500

Paralegal Regulatory Compliance Section$72,500

Paralegal Regulatory Compliance Team$72,500

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Paralegals and Legal Assistants make?

The average base salary for a Paralegals and Legal Assistants in the United States is $72,000 per year, or about $34.62 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $52,000 and $83,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Legal roles?

The Legal job family averages $135,500 across 1,680 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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