How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make in Seattle?
$92,900a year
Median yearly pay for paralegal and legal assistants in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $44.66 an hour or $7,742 a month.
- Hourly
- $44.66
- Vs. national median
- +48%
- Rank among cities
- 2 of 376
- Jobs in the area
- 6,310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,320Median: $92,900Highest 10%: $119,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,320 | $28.52 | |
| 25th | $74,470 | $35.80 | |
| Median | $92,900 | $44.66 | |
| 75th | $108,200 | $52.00 | |
| 90th | $119,800 | $57.61 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for paralegal and legal assistants.
| Portland, OR | $75,430 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $75,230 |
| Bremerton, WA | $71,310 |
| Olympia, WA | $71,140 |
| Bellingham, WA | $63,950 |
| Yakima, WA | $63,140 |
| Kennewick, WA | $62,500 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $61,450 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $60,120 |
| Spokane, WA | $59,540 |
| Lewiston, ID | $50,040 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Lawyer | $165,000 |
| Judge | $135,200 |
| Administrative Law Judge | $130,300 |
| Legal Support Worker | $87,110 |
| Judicial Law Clerk | $80,240 |
| Title Examiner | $71,310 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $44.66 ($92,900 a year).
Do paralegal and legal assistants make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $92,900 against $62,890 nationally, 48% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $79,400, so Seattle pays 17% more.
Where does Seattle rank for paralegal and legal assistant pay?
2 of 376 metro areas with data.
How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $59,320 or less a year; the top 10% make $119,800 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.