How much does a legal support worker make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $34.67 an hour or $6,009 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.67
- Average (mean)
- $89,660
- Jobs
- 46,760
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,800 | $21.06 | |
| 25th | $54,940 | $26.41 | |
| Median | $72,110 | $34.67 | |
| 75th | $109,400 | $52.58 | |
| 90th | $180,000 | $86.52 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Virginia | $180,000 |
| District of Columbia | $88,480 |
| Kansas | $88,210 |
| New Jersey | $88,210 |
| Minnesota | $86,940 |
| California | $85,830 |
| Washington | $85,630 |
| Alaska | $85,000 |
| New Hampshire | $82,890 |
| Delaware | $81,170 |
| Rhode Island | $79,350 |
| Massachusetts | $77,830 |
| New York | $76,520 |
| Pennsylvania | $75,190 |
| Maine | $72,110 |
| Missouri | $69,350 |
| Nebraska | $69,010 |
| Kentucky | $68,220 |
| Ohio | $67,230 |
| Colorado | $66,660 |
| Michigan | $66,280 |
| Vermont | $66,100 |
| Idaho | $64,480 |
| Utah | $64,380 |
| Illinois | $63,250 |
| North Carolina | $63,170 |
| Arizona | $63,160 |
| Texas | $63,140 |
| Wisconsin | $63,130 |
| Hawaii | $62,530 |
| Oregon | $60,860 |
| Nevada | $60,820 |
| Georgia | $60,620 |
| Tennessee | $58,610 |
| New Mexico | $57,780 |
| Indiana | $56,990 |
| Florida | $56,880 |
| Mississippi | $55,930 |
| West Virginia | $55,890 |
| Montana | $55,850 |
| Oklahoma | $55,330 |
| North Dakota | $53,980 |
| Louisiana | $51,230 |
| Arkansas | $44,670 |
| Iowa | $44,470 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $169,700 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $139,200 |
| Boulder, CO | $134,900 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $128,100 |
| San Jose, CA | $108,000 |
| Raleigh, NC | $105,200 |
| San Francisco, CA | $102,400 |
| Austin, TX | $102,100 |
| Allentown, PA | $100,800 |
| Olympia, WA | $100,500 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $100,500 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $95,890 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $94,320 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $93,830 |
| Rochester, NY | $93,250 |
In other countries
Legal Support Worker belongs to the international group "Legal and related associate professionals".
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a legal support worker make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $34.67 ($72,110 a year).
How much does a legal support worker make a month?
About $6,009 a month before tax, based on a median of $72,110 a year.
How much does a legal support worker make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,800 or less a year ($21.06 an hour); the top 10% make $180,000 or more.
Which state pays legal support workers the most?
Virginia, with a median of $180,000 a year, followed by District of Columbia ($88,480) and Kansas ($88,210).
Which city pays legal support workers the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $169,700 a year.
How many legal support workers are there in the United States?
About 46,760 people work as legal support workers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.