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Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in Richmond, VA

2024 wage data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Median Salary
$58,990
Average Salary
$61,770
vs National
$-2,020
Employed
1,930

Salary Distribution

$44,150$85,800
10th %ileMedian: $58,99090th %ile
PercentileAnnual SalaryMonthly
10th Percentile$44,150$3,679
25th Percentile$48,060$4,005
Median$58,990$4,916
75th Percentile$72,660$6,055
90th Percentile$85,800$7,150
Mean (Average)$61,770$5,148

Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in Other Cities

Metro AreaMedian Salary
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA$97,740
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA$85,230
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA$84,950
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV$80,550
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO$79,240
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA$77,550
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH$77,470
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA$77,170
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI$74,750
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA$74,470

Highest Paying Jobs in Richmond, VA

OccupationMedian Salary
Family Medicine Physicians$201,570
Financial Managers$166,800
Lawyers$132,860
Software Developers$130,760
Computer Network Architects$129,180
Database Administrators$128,070
Medical and Health Services Managers$125,780
Computer Hardware Engineers$125,350
Nurse Practitioners$124,990
Engineers, All Other$118,710

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary in Richmond, VA?
The median annual salary for a Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Richmond, VA is $58,990 as of 2024. The average (mean) salary is $61,770.
What is the salary range for Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Richmond, VA?
Paralegals and Legal Assistants salaries in Richmond, VA range from $44,150 (10th percentile) to $85,800 (90th percentile). The middle 50% earn between $48,060 and $72,660.
How many Paralegals and Legal Assistants work in Richmond, VA?
There are approximately 1,930 Paralegals and Legal Assistants employed in the Richmond, VA metropolitan area.