Paralegal salary in Tennessee
The median paralegal in Tennessee earns $58,820 a year, or $28.28 an hour, in the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ May 2025 survey. That is 6% below the national median of $62,890, and 36th of the 54 states and territories BLS publishes.
The middle half of Tennessee’s 6,080 paralegals earn between $47,270 and $67,470. The highest paying metro area in the state is Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, at $60,800.
Liaison does the routine half of a paralegal’s job for 10% of what one costs in Tennessee. See how.
Paralegal salary by city in Tennessee
Every metro area in Tennessee where BLS publishes a median for paralegals, highest first. A metro that crosses a state line appears under each of its states.
| Metro area | Median annual | Median hourly | Middle half earns | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $60,800 | $29.23 | $47,530 to $75,550 | 2,660 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $59,290 | $28.51 | $47,530 to $67,470 | 530 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $56,850 | $27.33 | $47,750 to $70,580 | 1,120 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $56,010 | $26.93 | $47,270 to $63,130 | 240 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $54,210 | $26.06 | $47,150 to $62,330 | 200 |
| Johnson City, TN | $50,450 | $24.26 | $45,910 to $50,510 | 120 |
| Morristown, TN | $49,940 | $24.01 | $45,750 to $51,440 | 30 |
| Knoxville, TN | $49,780 | $23.94 | $47,170 to $60,510 | 770 |
| Jackson, TN | $48,970 | $23.55 | $46,810 to $61,120 | 110 |
| Cleveland, TN | $48,640 | $23.38 | $46,430 to $59,490 | 40 |
What a paralegal costs an employer in Tennessee
Wages are the start. At employers with fewer than 50 workers, benefits add 35% on top (BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation), so a paralegal at the Tennessee median costs about $79,400 a year. The employer’s view for every state and metro is on what a paralegal costs, and the routine part of the job is what Liaison does inside the tools a business already runs.
The routine half of a paralegal’s job, for 10% of what one costs in Tennessee.
- Reads the inbox, the calendar and the matter files together, so every follow-up knows the matter.
- Drafts the routine client updates and the chase for the missing document, in your voice.
- Keeps deadlines, intake and billing details current across the tools the firm runs.
Professional is $629 a month, $7,548 a year, against about $79,400 a year for a paralegal at the Tennessee median once benefits are added. On Professional we connect your tools, bring your data in and set up the first rules with you. Anything that moves money waits for your yes.
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Questions
How much does a paralegal make in Tennessee?
The median paralegal in Tennessee earned $58,820 a year, or $28.28 an hour, in May 2025. The middle half earned between $47,270 and $67,470. Nationally the median is $62,890, so Tennessee pays 6% less than the country as a whole.
Which cities in Tennessee pay paralegals the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN ($60,800), Chattanooga, TN-GA ($59,290) and Memphis, TN-MS-AR ($56,850).
What does a paralegal cost an employer in Tennessee?
Benefits at employers with fewer than 50 workers add 35% on top of wages, so a paralegal at the Tennessee median costs about $79,400 a year. The employer’s view is at useliaison.com/back-office-costs/paralegal.
Paralegal salary in other states
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, occupation 23-2011. Annual figures assume 2,080 hours a year. Updated 2026-10-02.
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