How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make in Virginia?
$63,990a year
Median yearly pay for paralegal and legal assistants in Virginia. That is $30.76 an hour or $5,333 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.76
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 10,250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,860Median: $63,990Highest 10%: $100,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,860 | $23.01 | |
| 25th | $56,050 | $26.95 | |
| Median | $63,990 | $30.76 | |
| 75th | $81,590 | $39.23 | |
| 90th | $100,600 | $48.34 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $81,590 |
| Richmond, VA | $62,940 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for paralegal and legal assistants.
| 10. Vermont | $67,160 |
| 11. Maryland | $65,640 |
| 12. Nevada | $64,680 |
| 13. Virginia | $63,990 |
| 14. Connecticut | $63,820 |
| 15. Illinois | $63,670 |
| 16. Pennsylvania | $63,370 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $30.76 ($63,990 a year).
Do paralegal and legal assistants make more in Virginia than the national average?
Yes: $63,990 against $62,890 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Virginia rank for paralegal and legal assistant pay?
Virginia ranks 13 of 51 states.
Which city in Virginia pays paralegal and legal assistants the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $81,590 a year.
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.