Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in Virginia
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 16 metro areas • Virginia
Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Virginia earn a median salary of $49,607 per year on average across 16 metro and nonmetro areas, -18.7% vs the national median of $61,010. An estimated 6,730 paralegals and legal assistants are employed across Virginia, with salaries ranging from $35,390 to $59,090 depending on location.
$49,607
Avg median salary in Virginia
$59,090
Highest paying metro
$35,390
Lowest paying metro
6,730
Employed in Virginia
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Paralegals and Legal Assistants salaries by city in Virginia
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach, VA-NC | $59,090 | $48,810 | $63,190 | 1,490 |
| Richmond, VA | $58,990 | $48,060 | $72,660 | 1,930 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $58,550 | $49,650 | $67,600 | 180 |
| Roanoke, VA | $57,710 | $46,960 | $61,880 | 320 |
| Northeast Virginia | $56,750 | $49,460 | $68,390 | 40 |
| Winchester, VA-WV | $51,900 | $48,080 | $62,170 | 80 |
| West Virginia | $49,620 | $37,830 | $69,950 | 1,680 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $49,330 | $46,250 | $60,330 | 140 |
| Southside Virginia | $49,000 | $37,810 | $61,530 | 130 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $48,490 | $46,520 | $61,840 | 100 |
| Staunton, VA | $48,030 | $43,110 | $60,060 | 50 |
| Northern West Virginia | $47,500 | $38,670 | $61,290 | 180 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $47,260 | $42,620 | $59,560 | 50 |
| Southwest Virginia | $38,160 | $36,900 | $48,980 | 180 |
| Northwest Virginia | $37,940 | $35,580 | $48,310 | 70 |
| Southern West Virginia | $35,390 | $34,320 | $46,240 | 110 |