Paralegals and Legal Assistants OEWS Estimate for Cowlitz County
Longview-Kelso, WA estimate used for Cowlitz County, Washington
BLS publishes OEWS estimates for metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas, not individual counties.
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The middle half of annual wages runs from $62,720 to $63,980 in 2024, a span of $1,260.
The area median is $14,720 (18.9%) below Washington's $78,010 median for this occupation in 2024.
This context describes the full Longview-Kelso, WA labor market, which includes Cowlitz County.
The survey does not group these wages by experience level. These comparisons use annual wages before taxes. They do not adjust for local living costs.
Wage Percentiles
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| Percentile | Annual Wage | Hourly Wage (Approx) |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $61,470 | $29.55 |
| 25th Percentile | $62,720 | $30.15 |
| 50th Percentile (Median) | $63,290 | $30.43 |
| 75th Percentile | $63,980 | $30.76 |
| 90th Percentile | $75,940 | $36.51 |
OEWS Area vs. Statewide Median
Paralegals and Legal Assistants Pay Questions
What wage estimate is used for Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Cowlitz County, WA?
The 2024 BLS OEWS median for Paralegals and Legal Assistants in the Longview-Kelso, WA area is $63,290. That published area includes Cowlitz County, but the estimate is not county-specific.
Does the employment count represent only Cowlitz County?
No. BLS estimates 40 Paralegals and Legal Assistants jobs across the full Longview-Kelso, WA area. The count must not be interpreted as a Cowlitz County job count.
What is the 90th-percentile wage in the area used for Cowlitz County?
The 2024 BLS OEWS 90th-percentile annual wage for Paralegals and Legal Assistants in the Longview-Kelso, WA area is $75,940. It is an area-wide estimate, not a county-specific figure.
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About This Data
Wage data comes from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) May 2024 estimates. See the official OEWS tables. BLS publishes estimates by metro and nonmetropolitan area rather than by county; figures on this page reflect the Longview-Kelso, WA area, which includes Cowlitz County.
Hourly wages are approximated using a standard 2,080-hour work year. A "+" marks a lower bound: the wage is at least the displayed amount. Values without a "+" are published point estimates. An estimate can exceed a reporting threshold without being capped. See the BLS definitions of wages and percentiles.