The median annual wage for Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Richmond, VA is $58,990 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $61,770.
Pay spans roughly $44,150 at the 10th percentile to $85,800 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $28.36 per hour. An estimated 1,930 people work as paralegals and legal assistants in Richmond, VA.
| Median (annual) | $58,990 |
| Mean (annual) | $61,770 |
| Median (hourly) | $28.36 |
| 10th percentile | $44,150 |
| 90th percentile | $85,800 |
| Employment | 1,930 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.