SOC 23-2099 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Legal Support Workers, All Other — Virginia
Virginia · 3 metro areas compared
At $179,960 a year, the median wage for Legal Support Workers, All Other in Virginia sits 149.6% above the national figure of $72,110.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $179,960 a year, the median wage for Legal Support Workers, All Other in Virginia sits 149.6% above the national figure of $72,110. Half of workers earn between $131,640 and $195,190. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $87,540 and the ninetieth at $195,190.
Among the 45 states with published data for this occupation, Virginia ranks 1st by median wage. Charlottesville leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $139,240. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 23rd of 747 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $87,540 | +21.4% |
| 25th | $131,640 | +82.6% |
| Median (50th) | $179,960 | +149.6% |
| 75th | $195,190 | +170.7% |
| 90th | $195,190 | +170.7% |
| Mean | $158,160 | +119.3% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Virginia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charlottesville | $139,240 | 40 | |
| 2 | Virginia Beach | $100,510 | 130 | |
| 3 | Richmond | $77,840 | 330 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Virginia sit close to the national average, so $179,960 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$179,960as reported by BLSLocal price level
101.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$178,002US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $179,960 a year, 149.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $87,540 to $195,190 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 1st of 45 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Charlottesville, at $139,240.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Legal Support Workers, All Other in Virginia?
The median annual wage is $179,960, or $86.52 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $72,110, so pay in Virginia is 149.6% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Virginia earns more than $195,190 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $87,540 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Charlottesville, at $139,240 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.
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