Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in Virginia
Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Virginia earn a median of $63,990 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $63,990
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($62,890)
- Rank among states
- 13 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 10,250
Pay range in Virginia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,860; the top 10% earn over $100,550. Nationally the range is $44,740 to $101,500.
States ranked near Virginia
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Paralegals and Legal Assistants pay in Virginia
How much do paralegals and legal assistants make in Virginia?
The median is $63,990 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,860 and the top 10% earn over $100,550. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Virginia a good state for paralegals and legal assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 13 of 51 (+2% vs. the national median of $62,890). Living costs are not included.