SOC 23-2099 · May 2025 · United States
Legal Support Workers, All Other
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Legal Support Workers, All Other across the United States is $72,110 per year, measured over 46,760 jobs. The highest state median is in Virginia, at $179,960.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Legal Support Workers, All Other
Pay for this occupation varies by 304.7% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Virginia pays $179,960 and Iowa pays $44,470.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virginia | $179,960 | — | |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $88,480 | 1,770 | |
| 3 | Kansas | $88,210 | 60 | |
| 4 | New Jersey | $88,210 | 660 | |
| 5 | Minnesota | $86,940 | 220 | |
| 6 | California | $85,830 | — | |
| 7 | Washington | $85,630 | 1,080 | |
| 8 | Alaska | $85,000 | 110 | |
| 9 | New Hampshire | $82,890 | 130 | |
| 10 | Delaware | $81,170 | 290 |
States with the most Legal Support Workers, All Other jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Illinois | 3,010 | $63,250 | |
| 2 | Texas | 2,900 | $63,140 | |
| 3 | Colorado | 2,000 | $66,660 | |
| 4 | District of Columbia | 1,770 | $88,480 | |
| 5 | New York | 1,760 | $76,520 | |
| 6 | Georgia | 1,370 | $60,620 | |
| 7 | Louisiana | 1,200 | $51,230 | |
| 8 | Nevada | 1,080 | $60,820 | |
| 9 | Washington | 1,080 | $85,630 | |
| 10 | Michigan | 1,020 | $66,280 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $169,690 | 6,430 |
| 2 | Charlottesville | $139,240 | 40 |
| 3 | Boulder | $134,890 | 90 |
| 4 | Lexington Park | $128,090 | 40 |
| 5 | San Jose | $107,980 | 380 |
| 6 | Raleigh | $105,210 | 190 |
| 7 | San Francisco | $102,420 | 840 |
| 8 | Austin | $102,130 | 140 |
| 9 | Allentown | $100,800 | 40 |
| 10 | Olympia | $100,510 | 100 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.