Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in Bremerton, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA

Median annual salary $58,760 -3.7% vs national
Median hourly $28.25
10th percentile $52,020
90th percentile $95,890
Employed locally 160
National median $61,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,020
    25th
    $52,900
    50th (median)
    $58,760
    75th
    $79,210
    90th
    $95,890

    Bremerton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $98,546 2023 • Census ACS
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary vs area income 60% Median Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary is 40% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Paralegals and Legal Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $99,300
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,740
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $85,230
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $84,950
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $80,550
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $79,240

    Nearby metros — Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $84,950
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $80,550
    Washington $78,010
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $74,470
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $73,470
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $72,460

    Related occupations in Bremerton, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers $134,470
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $61,170
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $114,400
    Legal Support Workers, All Other $78,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Paralegals and Legal Assistants make per hour in Bremerton?

    The median hourly wage for Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Bremerton, WA is $28.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.33 or more per hour.

    Is Bremerton above or below average for Paralegals and Legal Assistants salaries?

    The median Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary in Bremerton, WA is 3.7% below the national median of $61,010. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Bremerton?

    Entry-level Paralegals and Legal Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $52,020 per year in Bremerton, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,900.