Local Salary Data

Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in McLean, VA

Local DOL filings vs national average, with cost-of-living-adjusted purchasing power.

Local Median
$52,000
5 filings
DOL Median (McLean, VA)
$52,000
vs National
+0.1%
National: $51,958
BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$51,639
Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)
$52,000
+0.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$51,958
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Paralegals and Legal Assistants in McLean, VA earns $52,000 in nominal terms, which is 0.1% above the national average of $51,958. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 100.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $51,639 in national-average purchasing power.

Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Paralegals and Legal Assistants make in McLean, VA?

The median Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary in McLean, VA is $52,000 based on 5 DOL filings.

Is McLean, VA a good place to work as a Paralegals and Legal Assistants?

A Paralegals and Legal Assistants in McLean, VA earns 0.1% more than the national median of $51,958, or $51,639 after adjusting for the local cost of living.

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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.