Paralegal salary in Dallas, TX
Median pay, Dallas-Fort Worth metro
$63,220/year
about $30.39 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $48,760 – $80,700
Half of paralegals in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area earn more than $63,220 a year and half earn less. That's 1% higher than the national median of $62,890, and ranks #21 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $38,730 | $18.62 |
| 25th | $48,760 | $23.44 |
| Median (50th) | $63,220 | $30.39 |
| 75th | $80,700 | $38.80 |
| 90th (top earners) | $100,920 | $48.52 |
*Yearly pay divided by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the full-time basis BLS uses.
Is your offer fair?
For a paralegal job in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $48,760 ($23.44/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $48,760 to $80,700 ($23.44 to $38.80/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $80,700 ($38.80/hr). Higher than three quarters of workers here.
Before you accept
- Large law firms usually pay more than small firms or in-house roles, but often expect longer hours.
- Ask whether overtime is paid. Many paralegal roles qualify for it.
- A paralegal certificate or experience in a specific practice area can support a higher offer.
Also watch for the common warning signs in the posting itself: 15 job posting red flags.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025, Dallas-Fort Worth metro. Occupation: Paralegals and Legal Assistants (SOC 23-2011). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.