DOL Median (Alabama)
$56,420
vs National
+8.6%
National: $51,958BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$64,187
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$56,420
+8.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$51,958
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Alabama earns $56,420 in nominal terms, which is 8.6% above the national average of $51,958. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 87.9 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $64,187 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Alabama
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| HAND ARENDALL HARRISON SALE LLC | $65,000 | 2 |
| DEGARIS AND ROGERS LLC | $47,840 | 1 |
| Seowoo Law Group LLC | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Paralegals and Legal Assistants make in Alabama?
The median Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary in Alabama is $56,420 based on 2 DOL filings.
Is Alabama a good place to work as a Paralegals and Legal Assistants?
A Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Alabama earns 8.6% more than the national median of $51,958, or $64,187 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.