Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in Washington
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 14 metro areas • Washington
Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Washington earn a median salary of $65,360 per year on average across 14 metro and nonmetro areas, +7.1% vs the national median of $61,010. An estimated 19,580 paralegals and legal assistants are employed across Washington, with salaries ranging from $57,100 to $84,950 depending on location.
$65,360
Avg median salary in Washington
$84,950
Highest paying metro
$57,100
Lowest paying metro
19,580
Employed in Washington
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Paralegals and Legal Assistants salaries by city in Washington
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | $84,950 | $74,560 | $110,930 | 6,420 |
| Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV | $80,550 | $61,530 | $105,110 | 11,080 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $72,460 | $60,140 | $80,720 | 60 |
| Olympia, WA | $69,060 | $58,090 | $76,180 | 480 |
| Longview, WA | $63,290 | $62,720 | $63,980 | 40 |
| Bellingham, WA | $62,470 | $49,450 | $76,360 | 130 |
| Western Washington | $62,120 | $54,780 | $75,180 | 140 |
| Yakima, WA | $61,640 | $52,610 | $73,950 | 170 |
| Spokane, WA | $61,560 | $50,250 | $71,750 | 400 |
| Kennewick, WA | $61,230 | $50,450 | $74,610 | 230 |
| Eastern Washington | $61,060 | $51,840 | $76,400 | 120 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $58,790 | $47,040 | $71,030 | 100 |
| Bremerton, WA | $58,760 | $52,900 | $79,210 | 160 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $57,100 | $47,630 | $75,070 | 50 |