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Paralegals and Legal Assistants average salary by city in Washington
- Seattle$92,230
- Wenatchee$74,740
- Bremerton$71,720
- Olympia$69,100
- Yakima$66,460
- Bellingham$66,210
- Kennewick$65,290
- Walla Walla$64,650
- Mount Vernon$62,290
- Spokane$62,040
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | $92,230 | $92,900 | $74,470 | $73,714 | 111 |
| Wenatchee | $74,740 | $75,230 | $62,890 | $61,410 | 104 |
| Bremerton | $71,720 | $71,310 | $57,650 | $59,285 | 106 |
| Olympia | $69,100 | $71,140 | $59,240 | $57,442 | 104 |
| Yakima | $66,460 | $63,140 | $53,290 | $55,581 | 96 |
| Bellingham | $66,210 | $63,950 | $49,310 | $55,380 | 103 |
| Kennewick | $65,290 | $62,500 | $53,960 | $54,641 | 100 |
| Walla Walla | $64,650 | $60,120 | $50,390 | $54,126 | 99 |
| Mount Vernon | $62,290 | $61,450 | $48,900 | $52,230 | 102 |
| Spokane | $62,040 | $59,540 | $49,760 | $52,029 | 100 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 23-2011.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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