How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make in Washington?
$79,400a year
Median yearly pay for paralegal and legal assistants in Washington. That is $38.17 an hour or $6,617 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.17
- Vs. national median
- +26%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,470Median: $79,400Highest 10%: $116,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,470 | $24.26 | |
| 25th | $62,670 | $30.13 | |
| Median | $79,400 | $38.17 | |
| 75th | $101,000 | $48.54 | |
| 90th | $116,800 | $56.13 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Seattle, WA | $92,900 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for paralegal and legal assistants.
| 1. District of Columbia | $89,750 |
| 2. Washington | $79,400 |
| 3. Colorado | $78,190 |
| 4. Massachusetts | $77,640 |
| 5. California | $77,390 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $38.17 ($79,400 a year).
Do paralegal and legal assistants make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $79,400 against $62,890 nationally, 26% more.
Where does Washington rank for paralegal and legal assistant pay?
Washington ranks 2 of 51 states.
Which city in Washington pays paralegal and legal assistants the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, with a median of $92,900 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.