How much does a legal support worker make in Richmond?
$77,840a year
Median yearly pay for legal support workers in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $37.42 an hour or $6,487 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.42
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 35 of 145
- Jobs in the area
- 330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,950Median: $77,840Highest 10%: $185,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,950 | $22.57 | |
| 25th | $62,490 | $30.04 | |
| Median | $77,840 | $37.42 | |
| 75th | $132,600 | $63.76 | |
| 90th | $185,100 | $88.99 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for legal support workers.
| Washington, DC | $169,700 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $100,500 |
Related jobs in Richmond
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Lawyer | $144,900 |
| Judge | $104,000 |
| Administrative Law Judge | $89,380 |
| Judicial Law Clerk | $70,520 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $62,940 |
| Title Examiner | $53,480 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a legal support worker make an hour in Richmond?
The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $37.42 ($77,840 a year).
Do legal support workers make more in Richmond than the national average?
Yes: $77,840 against $72,110 nationally, 8% more.
How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $180,000, so Richmond pays 57% less.
Where does Richmond rank for legal support worker pay?
35 of 145 metro areas with data.
How much does a legal support worker make starting out in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,950 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.