Paralegal Salary in Dallas, TX
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS Survey
Median Annual Salary
$62,364
Hourly Rate
$29.98
/hour
Jobs in Area
294
employed
Paralegal Salary Range in Dallas, TX
Annual Salary Range
$42k
10th percentile
$53k
25th
$74k
75th
$89k
90th percentile
Salary Breakdown by Percentile
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile (Entry Level) | $41,746 | $20.07 |
| 25th Percentile | $52,557 | $25.27 |
| Median (50th Percentile) | $62,364 | $29.98 |
| 75th Percentile | $74,026 | $35.59 |
| 90th Percentile (Top Earners) | $88,727 | $42.66 |
| Average (Mean) | $66,948 | $32.19 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The average Paralegal salary in Dallas, TX is $62,364 per year or $29.98 per hour as of 2024. 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 2024. The geographic area covered is the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Last updated: 1/23/2026
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How Dallas, TX Compares
vs National Average
$60,970
vs Texas Average
$64,773
Cost-of-Living Adjusted
$63,507
Cost of living in Dallas, TX is 1.8% below the national average.
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