Quick answer
Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Louisiana earned a median of $60,250 a year ($28.97 an hour) in May 2025, 4% below the national median of $62,890; 4,890 were employed there, ranking #31 of 54 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $60,250 | $62,890 |
| Mean annual wage | $59,360 | $69,700 |
| Median hourly wage | $28.97 | $30.24 |
| 10th percentile | $36,960 | $44,740 |
| 25th percentile | $47,520 | $50,340 |
| 75th percentile | $72,790 | $80,080 |
| 90th percentile | $78,230 | $101,500 |
| Employment | 4,890 | 392,880 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 2.525 | — |
| Location quotient | 1.00 | 1.00 |
Related
- Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary in Iowa (May 2025)
- Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary in Kansas (May 2025)
- Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary in Kentucky (May 2025)
- Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary in Maine (May 2025)
- Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary in Maryland (May 2025)
- Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary in Massachusetts (May 2025)
- Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary in Michigan (May 2025)
- Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary in Minnesota (May 2025)
Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.