Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in Washington
Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Washington earn a median of $79,400 a year, +26% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $79,400
- vs. U.S. median
- +26% ($62,890)
- Rank among states
- 2 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,460
Pay range in Washington
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,470; the top 10% earn over $116,750. Nationally the range is $44,740 to $101,500.
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Paralegals and Legal Assistants pay in Washington
How much do paralegals and legal assistants make in Washington?
The median is $79,400 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,470 and the top 10% earn over $116,750. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Washington a good state for paralegals and legal assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 2 of 51 (+26% vs. the national median of $62,890). Living costs are not included.