SOC 23-2011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Paralegals and Legal Assistants — Savannah
Savannah, GA · 10 metro areas compared
At $60,370, median pay for Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Savannah, GA tracks the national median of $62,890 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $60,370, median pay for Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Savannah, GA tracks the national median of $62,890 closely. Pay ranges from under $40,910 at the tenth percentile to more than $82,640 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $48,090 to $69,240.
The area has 610 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.22 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Atlanta records the highest median at $64,080. Of the 394 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 170th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,910 | −34.9% |
| 25th | $48,090 | −23.5% |
| Median (50th) | $60,370 | −4.0% |
| 75th | $69,240 | +10.1% |
| 90th | $82,640 | +31.4% |
| Mean | $60,860 | −3.2% |
Other metro areas in Georgia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlanta | $64,080 | 10,290 | |
| 2 | Gainesville | $56,200 | 200 | |
| 3 | Columbus | $52,280 | 220 | |
| 4 | Augusta | $51,560 | 420 | |
| 5 | Brunswick | $50,690 | 170 | |
| 6 | Warner Robins | $50,340 | 110 | |
| 7 | Hinesville | $49,780 | 70 | |
| 8 | Macon | $49,780 | 350 | |
| 9 | Albany | $49,210 | 140 | |
| 10 | Rome | $49,140 | 90 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Savannah run 3.7% below the national average, so the median of $60,370 goes as far as $62,690 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 0.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$60,370as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$62,690US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $60,370 a year, 4.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $40,910 to $82,640 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 610 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Atlanta, at $64,080.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Savannah, GA?
The median annual wage is $60,370, or $29.03 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $62,890, so pay in Savannah, GA is 4.0% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Savannah, GA earns more than $82,640 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $40,910 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Atlanta, at $64,080 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 610 jobs in this occupation in Savannah, GA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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