Local Salary Data

Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in Silver Spring, MD

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

Local Median
$44,533
5 filings
DOL Median (Silver Spring, MD)
$44,533
vs National
-14.3%
National: $51,958
BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$38,226
Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)
$44,533
-14.3% 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 Silver Spring, MD earns $44,533 in nominal terms, which is 14.3% below the national average of $51,958. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 116.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $38,226 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 Silver Spring, MD?

The median Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary in Silver Spring, MD is $44,533 based on 5 DOL filings.

Is Silver Spring, MD a good place to work as a Paralegals and Legal Assistants?

A Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Silver Spring, MD earns 14.3% less than the national median of $51,958, or $38,226 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.