DOL Median (Washington)
$56,160
vs National
+8.1%
National: $51,958BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$49,005
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$56,160
+8.1% 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 Washington earns $56,160 in nominal terms, which is 8.1% above the national average of $51,958. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 114.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $49,005 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Washington
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Brinks Gilson & Lione | $145,000 | 18 |
| AMAZON CORPORATE | $122,000 | 1 |
| SEED INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW GROUP LLP | $110,000 | 1 |
| Lee & Hayes PC | $95,000 | 1 |
| Alexandra Lozano Immigration Law PLLC | $89,999 | 2 |
| Herrmann Law Group, P.S. Inc. | $75,000 | 1 |
| AMPACC LAW GROUP, PLLC | $74,000 | 1 |
| Baker & Hostetler LLP | $69,950 | 2 |
| Herrmann Law Group | $62,543 | 2 |
| TVI, Inc. | $61,800 | 2 |
| WALSH ANDERSON PLLC | $52,998 | 1 |
| WEINSTEIN & RILEY, P.S. | $47,840 | 2 |
| MCGAUGHEY BRIDGES DUNLAP | $47,840 | 2 |
| HO & ASSOCIATES | $47,216 | 1 |
| EDWARD K LE PLLC | $47,216 | 1 |
| Alisheva Law PLLC | $46,000 | 1 |
| INVESTCO FINANCIAL CORPORATION | $41,870 | 2 |
| Zhang & Associates, P.C. | $41,278 | 12 |
| D. BENJAMIN LEE, P.S. | $35,360 | 2 |
| BARDEN BARDEN PLLC | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Paralegals and Legal Assistants make in Washington?
The median Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary in Washington is $56,160 based on 27 DOL filings.
Is Washington a good place to work as a Paralegals and Legal Assistants?
A Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Washington earns 8.1% more than the national median of $51,958, or $49,005 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.