How much does a legal support worker make in Madison?
$65,960a year
Median yearly pay for legal support workers in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $31.71 an hour or $5,497 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.71
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among cities
- 62 of 145
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,050Median: $65,960Highest 10%: $164,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,050 | $21.66 | |
| 25th | $51,440 | $24.73 | |
| Median | $65,960 | $31.71 | |
| 75th | $86,720 | $41.69 | |
| 90th | $164,500 | $79.10 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for legal support workers.
| Minneapolis, MN | $84,070 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $66,160 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Lawyer | $124,100 |
| Arbitrator | $63,940 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $60,800 |
| Title Examiner | $51,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a legal support worker make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $31.71 ($65,960 a year).
Do legal support workers make more in Madison than the national average?
No: $65,960 against $72,110 nationally, 9% less.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $63,130, so Madison pays 4% more.
Where does Madison rank for legal support worker pay?
62 of 145 metro areas with data.
How much does a legal support worker make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,050 or less a year; the top 10% make $164,500 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.