Paralegal Salary in Houston, TX
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS Survey
Median Annual Salary
$58,742
Hourly Rate
$28.24
/hour
Jobs in Area
334
employed
Paralegal Salary Range in Houston, TX
Annual Salary Range
$37k
10th percentile
$48k
25th
$70k
75th
$82k
90th percentile
Salary Breakdown by Percentile
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile (Entry Level) | $36,814 | $17.70 |
| 25th Percentile | $48,268 | $23.21 |
| Median (50th Percentile) | $58,742 | $28.24 |
| 75th Percentile | $69,695 | $33.51 |
| 90th Percentile (Top Earners) | $82,411 | $39.62 |
| Average (Mean) | $62,603 | $30.10 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The average Paralegal salary in Houston, TX is $58,742 per year or $28.24 per hour as of 2023. This is based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey.
About This Data
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey for 2023. The geographic area covered is the Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Last updated: 1/14/2026
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How Houston, TX Compares
vs National Average
$59,200
vs Texas Average
$57,189
Cost-of-Living Adjusted
$60,873
Cost of living in Houston, TX is 3.5% below the national average.
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