Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

Median Salary

$81,590

per year

Hourly Rate

$39.23

per hour

Employment

12,990

in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

vs. National Avg

+29.7%

National: $62,890

📊 Compared to the national median of $62,890, Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV pays 29.7% MORE for Paralegals and Legal Assistants positions.

Purchasing Power

$72,332

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

112.8

13% above national avg

Rent/Income

29%

Affordable

Salary Distribution in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

10th

$57,160

25th

$64,180

Median

$81,590

75th

$106,990

90th

$126,020

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