Paralegal salary and cost of hiring in Arizona
The median paralegal in Arizona earned $61,630 a year in May 2025[1], 2.0% below the US median of $62,890. That puts Arizona at #26 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 23-2011. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $45,700 | $61,630 | $96,340 | |
| United States | $44,740 | $62,890 | $101,500 |
The middle half of paralegals in Arizona earns $48,840–$79,250; the top tenth earns $96,340 or more, 2.1 times the bottom tenth.
What a hire really costs
Benefits and payroll taxes are 30.0% of total compensation in US private industry[2]. At the Arizona median that makes about $88,043 a year before recruiting, equipment and office space. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Pay by metro area in Arizona
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $80,120 | 6,280 | |
| Yuma, AZ | $68,420 | 90 | |
| Tucson, AZ | $74,070 | 980 | |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $66,020 | 90 | |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ | $63,550 | 90 | |
| Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | $59,070 | 40 | |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | $61,030 | 60 | |
| Arizona nonmetropolitan area | $63,580 | 150 |
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ pays the most ($62,620) and Arizona nonmetropolitan area the least ($46,210): $16,410 a year apart for the same job.
What a paralegal does
A paralegal supports lawyers with research, document drafting, filing and case management, under the supervision of a licensed attorney.
Neighbours in the ranking
| State | Median | vs Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | +0.9% | |
| New Hampshire | +0.7% | |
| Arizona | +0.0% | |
| Oregon | -0.2% | |
| Missouri | -0.4% |
Questions
How much does a paralegal earn in Arizona?
The median was $61,630 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $48,840 to $79,250.
What does it cost to employ a paralegal in Arizona?
About $88,043 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Arizona do paralegals earn the most?
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ, with a median of $62,620 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 23-2011: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes232011.htm
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecec.nr0.htm
- Silkstaff pricing: https://silkstaff.com/#pricing
- Deel pricing, contractor management: https://www.deel.com/pricing/
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-05.