Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $58,990 -3.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.36
10th percentile $44,150
90th percentile $85,800
Employed locally 1,930
National median $61,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,150
    25th
    $48,060
    50th (median)
    $58,990
    75th
    $72,660
    90th
    $85,800

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary vs area income 70% Median Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary is 30% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,740
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $80,550
    Vallejo, CA $75,560
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $74,470
    Nevada $62,090
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $61,560

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers $132,860
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $50,010
    Legal Support Workers, All Other $93,600
    Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers $86,780
    Judicial Law Clerks $68,440
    Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators $74,820

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Richmond, VA is $28.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary in Richmond, VA is 3.3% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Paralegals and Legal Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $44,150 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,060.