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Paralegals and Legal Assistants average salary by city in Alabama
- Birmingham$56,490
- Huntsville$53,910
- Mobile$53,770
- Montgomery$53,040
- Florence$51,090
- Dothan$49,360
- Auburn$48,990
- Decatur$48,770
- Tuscaloosa$47,270
- Daphne$46,370
- Anniston$43,580
- Gadsden$40,920
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | $56,490 | $53,160 | $39,090 | $45,215 | 92 |
| Huntsville | $53,910 | $46,580 | $39,290 | $43,256 | 93 |
| Mobile | $53,770 | $49,460 | $39,090 | $43,149 | 88 |
| Montgomery | $53,040 | $48,350 | $39,060 | $42,595 | 90 |
| Florence | $51,090 | $45,540 | $38,450 | $41,114 | 85 |
| Dothan | $49,360 | $47,260 | $42,500 | $39,800 | 84 |
| Auburn | $48,990 | $43,280 | $30,840 | $39,519 | 88 |
| Decatur | $48,770 | $42,510 | $35,440 | $39,352 | 87 |
| Tuscaloosa | $47,270 | $45,860 | $39,340 | $38,213 | 88 |
| Daphne | $46,370 | $43,990 | $38,720 | $37,529 | 95 |
| Anniston | $43,580 | $39,270 | $29,400 | $35,410 | 86 |
| Gadsden | $40,920 | $37,980 | $30,890 | $33,390 | 86 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; city occupational taxes (for example in Birmingham and Gadsden) are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 23-2011.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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