How much does a legal support worker make in Austin?
$102,100a year
Median yearly pay for legal support workers in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area. That is $49.10 an hour or $8,511 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.10
- Vs. national median
- +42%
- Rank among cities
- 8 of 145
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,270Median: $102,100Highest 10%: $185,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,270 | $23.69 | |
| 25th | $70,160 | $33.73 | |
| Median | $102,100 | $49.10 | |
| 75th | $169,700 | $81.57 | |
| 90th | $185,100 | $88.99 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for legal support workers.
| Dallas, TX | $63,360 |
| El Paso, TX | $59,010 |
| San Antonio, TX | $54,060 |
Related jobs in Austin
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Judge | $154,000 |
| Lawyer | $153,300 |
| Administrative Law Judge | $121,400 |
| Judicial Law Clerk | $69,990 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $64,140 |
| Title Examiner | $60,360 |
| Arbitrator | $57,160 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a legal support worker make an hour in Austin?
The median hourly pay in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area is $49.10 ($102,100 a year).
Do legal support workers make more in Austin than the national average?
Yes: $102,100 against $72,110 nationally, 42% more.
How does Austin compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $63,140, so Austin pays 62% more.
Where does Austin rank for legal support worker pay?
8 of 145 metro areas with data.
How much does a legal support worker make starting out in Austin?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,270 or less a year; the top 10% make $185,100 or more.
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.