Paralegal salary and cost of hiring in Texas
The median paralegal in Texas earned $62,310 a year in May 2025[1], 0.9% below the US median of $62,890. That puts Texas at #23 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 23-2011. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-16.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | $39,190 | $62,310 | $98,440 | |
| United States | $44,740 | $62,890 | $101,500 |
The middle half of paralegals in Texas earns $47,410–$77,740; the top tenth earns $98,440 or more, 2.5 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 Texas median that makes about $89,014 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 Texas
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midland, TX | $82,260 | 100 | |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $79,100 | 4,390 | |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $80,700 | 8,320 | |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $80,230 | 7,320 | |
| Odessa, TX | $64,340 | 100 | |
| Amarillo, TX | $70,940 | 190 | |
| Eastern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $74,290 | 120 | |
| Border Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $66,460 | 50 | |
| Killeen-Temple, TX | $65,170 | 220 | |
| Abilene, TX | $63,560 | 80 | |
| Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $60,220 | 160 | |
| Waco, TX | $62,410 | 250 | |
| Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $74,340 | 160 | |
| North Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $63,120 | 330 | |
| College Station-Bryan, TX | $63,260 | 180 | |
| Tyler, TX | $60,880 | 360 | |
| El Paso, TX | $63,560 | 490 | |
| Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $61,400 | 190 | |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $67,650 | 2,900 | |
| Texarkana, TX-AR | $63,730 | 60 | |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $63,530 | 410 | |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | $63,070 | 220 | |
| Sherman-Denison, TX | $66,230 | 60 | |
| Longview, TX | $61,130 | 140 | |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $60,870 | 50 | |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $59,770 | 560 | |
| Laredo, TX | $62,550 | 140 | |
| Eagle Pass, TX | $57,320 | 50 | |
| Lubbock, TX | $60,320 | 340 | |
| Brownsville-Harlingen, TX | $58,560 | 320 |
Midland, TX pays the most ($64,500) and Brownsville-Harlingen, TX the least ($45,480): $19,020 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 Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | +0.2% | |
| Georgia (US state) | +0.1% | |
| Texas | +0.0% | |
| Michigan | -0.2% | |
| New Hampshire | -0.4% |
Questions
How much does a paralegal earn in Texas?
The median was $62,310 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $47,410 to $77,740.
What does it cost to employ a paralegal in Texas?
About $89,014 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Texas do paralegals earn the most?
Midland, TX, with a median of $64,500 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. Data checked 2026-10-16.