District of Columbia Wages 23-2011.00 - Paralegals and Legal Assistants

In District of Columbia:

  • Workers on average earn $89,750.
  • 10% of workers earn $59,770 or less.
  • 10% of workers earn $131,650 or more.

In the United States:

  • Workers on average earn $62,890.
  • 10% of workers earn $44,740 or less.
  • 10% of workers earn $101,500 or more.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2025 wage data external site.

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LocationAnnual Low (10%)Annual QL (25%)Annual Median (50%)Annual QU (75%)Annual High (90%)
United States$44,740$50,340$62,890$80,080$101,500
District of Columbia$59,770$72,240$89,750$114,920$131,650
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV$57,160$64,180$81,590$106,990$126,020

In District of Columbia:

  • Workers on average earn $43.15 per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $28.74 or less per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $63.29 or more per hour.

In the United States:

  • Workers on average earn $30.24 per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $21.51 or less per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $48.80 or more per hour.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2025 wage data external site.

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LocationHourly Low (10%)Hourly QL (25%)Hourly Median (50%)Hourly QU (75%)Hourly High (90%)
United States$21.51$24.20$30.24$38.50$48.80
District of Columbia$28.74$34.73$43.15$55.25$63.29
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV$27.48$30.85$39.23$51.44$60.59