Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in District of Columbia

Median Salary

$89,750

per year

Hourly Rate

$43.15

per hour

Employment

6,400

in District of Columbia

vs. National Avg

+42.7%

National: $62,890

📊 Compared to the national median of $62,890, District of Columbia pays 42.7% MORE for Paralegals and Legal Assistants positions.

Purchasing Power

$78,521

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

114.3

14% above national avg

Rent/Income

28%

Affordable

Salary Distribution in District of Columbia

10th

$59,770

25th

$72,240

Median

$89,750

75th

$114,920

90th

$131,650

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).