Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in District of Columbia
Paralegals and Legal Assistants in District of Columbia earn a median of $89,750 a year, +43% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $89,750
- vs. U.S. median
- +43% ($62,890)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,400
Pay range in District of Columbia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,770; the top 10% earn over $131,650. Nationally the range is $44,740 to $101,500.
States ranked near District of Columbia
Similar jobs in District of Columbia
- Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$181,060 median in District of Columbia
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$99,280 median in District of Columbia
- Private Detectives and Investigators$72,720 median in District of Columbia
- Intelligence Analysts$160,760 median in District of Columbia (broader BLS group)
- Lawyers$195,190 median in District of Columbia
Paralegals and Legal Assistants pay in District of Columbia
How much do paralegals and legal assistants make in District of Columbia?
The median is $89,750 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,770 and the top 10% earn over $131,650. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is District of Columbia a good state for paralegals and legal assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 51 (+43% vs. the national median of $62,890). Living costs are not included.