Paralegal Salary in Washington
Based on 9K+ workers in Washington
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (WA)
$78,010
$37.505/hr
vs National Average
$58,959
+32.3% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$51K – $115K
9K employed in Washington
Salary Distribution — Paralegal in Washington
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $50,500 |
| 25th percentile | $61,070 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $78,010 |
| 75th percentile | $101,790 |
| 90th percentile | $115,120 |
Historical Salary Trend — Paralegal in Washington vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $69,260 |
| 2023 | $69,260 |
| 2024 | $78,010 |
| Year | Washington Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $69,260 | $55,984 |
| 2023 | $69,260 | $58,945 |
| 2024 | $78,010 | $58,959 |