District of Columbia

Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in District of Columbia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2024

Mean Annual
$96,200
+44.7% vs national
Hourly Wage
$46.25
 
10th Percentile
$59,930
Entry level
90th Percentile
$128,100
Senior level
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Salary Range

Paralegals and Legal Assistantss in District of Columbia earn between $59,930 and $128,100, with a mean of $96,200. The national average for this role is $66,500.

$96,200 mean
10th Percentile$59,93090th Percentile$128,100

How District of Columbia Compares

LocationMean Salary
District of Columbia$96,200
National Average$66,500
Washington$83,930
Massachusetts$78,540
California$76,920
Colorado$76,570
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024. District of Columbia. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.