The median annual wage for Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Columbia, SC is $49,730 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $55,180.
Pay spans roughly $38,080 at the 10th percentile to $74,960 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $23.91 per hour. An estimated 1,580 people work as paralegals and legal assistants in Columbia, SC.
| Median (annual) | $49,730 |
| Mean (annual) | $55,180 |
| Median (hourly) | $23.91 |
| 10th percentile | $38,080 |
| 90th percentile | $74,960 |
| Employment | 1,580 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.