How much does a legal support worker make in New Jersey?
$88,210a year
Median yearly pay for legal support workers in New Jersey. That is $42.41 an hour or $7,351 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.41
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,280Median: $88,210Highest 10%: $180,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,280 | $26.10 | |
| 25th | $65,020 | $31.26 | |
| Median | $88,210 | $42.41 | |
| 75th | $128,100 | $61.58 | |
| 90th | $180,000 | $86.52 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Allentown, PA | $100,800 |
| Trenton, NJ | $84,490 |
| New York, NY | $83,140 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $81,170 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for legal support workers.
| 1. Virginia | $180,000 |
| 2. District of Columbia | $88,480 |
| 3. Kansas | $88,210 |
| 4. New Jersey | $88,210 |
| 5. Minnesota | $86,940 |
| 6. California | $85,830 |
| 7. Washington | $85,630 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a legal support worker make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $42.41 ($88,210 a year).
Do legal support workers make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $88,210 against $72,110 nationally, 22% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for legal support worker pay?
New Jersey ranks 4 of 45 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays legal support workers the most?
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ, with a median of $100,800 a year.
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.