How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make in Richmond?
$62,940a year
Median yearly pay for paralegal and legal assistants in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $30.26 an hour or $5,245 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.26
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 73 of 376
- Jobs in the area
- 1,930
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,400Median: $62,940Highest 10%: $91,960
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,400 | $23.27 | |
| 25th | $53,080 | $25.52 | |
| Median | $62,940 | $30.26 | |
| 75th | $77,090 | $37.06 | |
| 90th | $91,960 | $44.21 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for paralegal and legal assistants.
| Washington, DC | $81,590 |
| Roanoke, VA | $60,060 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $59,790 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $59,740 |
| Winchester, VA | $58,640 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $58,320 |
| Kingsport, TN | $54,210 |
| Staunton, VA | $50,890 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $50,870 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $50,660 |
Related jobs in Richmond
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Lawyer | $144,900 |
| Judge | $104,000 |
| Administrative Law Judge | $89,380 |
| Legal Support Worker | $77,840 |
| Judicial Law Clerk | $70,520 |
| Title Examiner | $53,480 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make an hour in Richmond?
The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $30.26 ($62,940 a year).
Do paralegal and legal assistants make more in Richmond than the national average?
Yes: $62,940 against $62,890 nationally, 0% more.
How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $63,990, so Richmond pays 2% less.
Where does Richmond rank for paralegal and legal assistant pay?
73 of 376 metro areas with data.
How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make starting out in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $91,960 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.