West Virginia

Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in West Virginia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$63,590
-8.8% vs national
Hourly Wage
$30.57
 
10th Percentile
$35,770
Entry level
90th Percentile
$107,310
Senior level
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Salary Range

Paralegals and Legal Assistants in West Virginia earn between $35,770 and $107,310, with a mean of $63,590. The national average for this role is $69,697.

$63,590 mean
10th Percentile$35,77090th Percentile$107,310

How West Virginia Compares

LocationMean Salary
West Virginia$63,590
National Average$69,697
District of Columbia$95,400
Washington$83,740
California$81,320
Massachusetts$81,160
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. West Virginia. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.