How much does a legal support worker make in Washington?
Median yearly pay for legal support workers in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $81.58 an hour or $14,140 a month.
- Hourly
- $81.58
- Vs. national median
- +135%
- Rank among cities
- 1 of 145
- Jobs in the area
- 6,430
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,140 | $36.61 | |
| 25th | $101,200 | $48.65 | |
| Median | $169,700 | $81.58 | |
| 75th | $190,200 | $91.46 | |
| 90th | $195,200 | $93.84 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for legal support workers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Lawyer | $195,200 |
| Administrative Law Judge | $152,000 |
| Arbitrator | $109,900 |
| Judge | $104,000 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $81,590 |
| Judicial Law Clerk | $70,110 |
| Title Examiner | $60,630 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a legal support worker make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $81.58 ($169,700 a year).
Do legal support workers make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $169,700 against $72,110 nationally, 135% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $88,480, so Washington pays 92% more.
Where does Washington rank for legal support worker pay?
1 of 145 metro areas with data.
How much does a legal support worker make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $76,140 or less a year; the top 10% make $195,200 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.