How much does a legal support worker make in New York?
$76,520a year
Median yearly pay for legal support workers in New York. That is $36.79 an hour or $6,377 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.79
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 1,760
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,940Median: $76,520Highest 10%: $154,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,940 | $24.01 | |
| 25th | $60,940 | $29.30 | |
| Median | $76,520 | $36.79 | |
| 75th | $105,700 | $50.79 | |
| 90th | $154,300 | $74.18 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Rochester, NY | $93,250 |
| Ithaca, NY | $92,000 |
| New York, NY | $83,140 |
| Buffalo, NY | $62,550 |
| Albany, NY | $58,060 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for legal support workers.
| 10. Delaware | $81,170 |
| 11. Rhode Island | $79,350 |
| 12. Massachusetts | $77,830 |
| 13. New York | $76,520 |
| 14. Pennsylvania | $75,190 |
| 15. Maine | $72,110 |
| 16. Missouri | $69,350 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a legal support worker make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $36.79 ($76,520 a year).
Do legal support workers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $76,520 against $72,110 nationally, 6% more.
Where does New York rank for legal support worker pay?
New York ranks 13 of 45 states.
Which city in New York pays legal support workers the most?
Rochester, NY, with a median of $93,250 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.