Paralegal Salary in Tampa, FL
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS Survey
Median Annual Salary
$56,306
Hourly Rate
$27.07
/hour
Jobs in Area
298
employed
Paralegal Salary Range in Tampa, FL
Annual Salary Range
$36k
10th percentile
$46k
25th
$66k
75th
$81k
90th percentile
Salary Breakdown by Percentile
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile (Entry Level) | $36,267 | $17.44 |
| 25th Percentile | $45,963 | $22.10 |
| Median (50th Percentile) | $56,306 | $27.07 |
| 75th Percentile | $66,463 | $31.95 |
| 90th Percentile (Top Earners) | $81,357 | $39.11 |
| Average (Mean) | $61,099 | $29.37 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The average Paralegal salary in Tampa, FL is $56,306 per year or $27.07 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 Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Last updated: 1/14/2026
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How Tampa, FL Compares
vs National Average
$59,200
vs Florida Average
$55,235
Cost-of-Living Adjusted
$57,750
Cost of living in Tampa, FL is 2.5% below the national average.
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