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Paralegals and Legal Assistants
Full paralegals and legal assistants overview →U.S. mean $69,700 · median $62,890
| State | Rank | Mean | Median | Hourly | Mean vs U.S. | P10–P90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | #1 | $95,400 | $89,750 | $46 | +36.9% | $59,770–$131,650 |
| Washington | #2 | $83,740 | $79,400 | $40 | +20.1% | $50,470–$116,750 |
| California | #3 | $81,320 | $77,390 | $39 | +16.7% | $50,460–$119,580 |
| Massachusetts | #4 | $81,160 | $77,640 | $39 | +16.4% | $49,770–$117,480 |