Legal Support Workers, All Other Salary
Legal Support Workers, All Other earn a median $72,110 a year nationally. Legal Occupations
U.S. median
$72,110
$34.67 per hour
Range
$43,800 – $179,960
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
46,760
across the U.S.
▲4.9%
Pay trend: The median for legal support workers, all other in the U.S. rose from $68,760 (May 2024) to $72,110 (May 2025). That beat inflation (2.4%), a real raise of about 2.5%.
What legal support workers, all other do
All legal support workers not listed separately.
- Typical education
- Associate's degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- -0.3% (slower than average)
- Openings per year
- 4,700
- Self-employed
- 3%
Employment of legal support workers, all other is projected to shrink 0.3% from 2025 to 2035, slower than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 4,700 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Legal Support Workers, All Other take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$59,559
per year · effective tax rate 17.4%
$4,963Monthly
$2,482Twice a month
$2,291Every 2 weeks
$28.63Hourly
- Federal income tax$7,034
- Social Security (6.2%)$4,471
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,046
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$59,559
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $43,800 | $21.06 | $37,373 |
| 25th percentile | $54,940 | $26.41 | $46,324 |
| Median (50th) | $72,110 | $34.67 | $59,559 |
| 75th percentile | $109,360 | $52.58 | $85,765 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $179,960 | $86.52 | $134,269 |
Best cities for legal support workers, all other (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington, DC | $169,690 | $115,794 | $106,346 | 6,430 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Washington, DC — $169,690
Legal Support Workers, All Other salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $179,960 | +1.7% | $124,735 | $87,540 – $195,190 | — |
| District of Columbia | $88,480 | +9.9% | $66,523 | $63,290 – $173,920 | 1,770 |
| Kansas | $88,210 | +8.7% | $66,763 | $58,090 – $131,000 | 60 |
| New Jersey | $88,210 | −0.2% | $67,457 | $54,280 – $179,960 | 660 |
| Minnesota | $86,940 | +3.2% | $65,604 | $64,360 – $138,760 | 220 |
| California | $85,830 | +4.7% | $64,343 | $49,350 – $142,610 | — |
| Washington | $85,630 | +5.6% | $69,071 | $52,700 – $147,930 | 1,080 |
| Alaska | $85,000 | −9.5% | $68,628 | $50,760 – $129,410 | 110 |
| New Hampshire | $82,890 | +12.6% | $67,143 | $57,960 – $179,960 | 130 |
| Delaware | $81,170 | +25.8% | $61,917 | $51,920 – $133,340 | 290 |
| Rhode Island | $79,350 | +10.0% | $62,294 | $55,590 – $117,210 | 90 |
| Massachusetts | $77,830 | +23.1% | $59,912 | $53,330 – $161,540 | — |
| New York | $76,520 | +4.9% | $59,127 | $49,940 – $154,290 | 1,760 |
| Pennsylvania | $75,190 | +8.3% | $59,418 | $38,420 – $185,100 | 970 |
| Maine | $72,110 | +9.5% | $55,874 | $52,580 – $113,960 | — |
| Missouri | $69,350 | +15.3% | $55,296 | $46,090 – $107,800 | 370 |
| Nebraska | $69,010 | +11.1% | $55,118 | $56,200 – $95,200 | 160 |
| Kentucky | $68,220 | +23.0% | $54,553 | $46,360 – $133,910 | 180 |
| Ohio | $67,230 | +2.5% | $55,060 | $39,940 – $169,690 | 690 |
| Colorado | $66,660 | +7.4% | $53,501 | $45,220 – $146,990 | 2,000 |
| Michigan | $66,280 | +4.3% | $52,870 | $38,920 – $174,800 | 1,020 |
| Vermont | $66,100 | +14.9% | $53,389 | $29,930 – $139,240 | 70 |
| Idaho | $64,480 | +35.0% | $51,681 | $48,410 – $169,670 | 60 |
| Utah | $64,380 | +10.9% | $51,978 | $44,950 – $174,800 | 280 |
| Illinois | $63,250 | +2.9% | $50,015 | $37,740 – $103,010 | 3,010 |
| North Carolina | $63,170 | −0.9% | $50,925 | $43,220 – $185,100 | 1,000 |
| Arizona | $63,160 | +1.1% | $51,559 | $49,040 – $105,370 | — |
| Texas | $63,140 | +5.3% | $52,913 | $40,650 – $143,580 | 2,900 |
| Wisconsin | $63,130 | +4.5% | $50,908 | $47,900 – $105,210 | 390 |
| Hawaii | $62,530 | — | $49,201 | $52,960 – $142,080 | 200 |
| Oregon | $60,860 | −4.4% | $46,585 | $37,220 – $127,590 | 520 |
| Nevada | $60,820 | +27.6% | $51,049 | $43,850 – $84,070 | 1,080 |
| Georgia | $60,620 | +1.9% | $48,365 | $41,710 – $120,680 | 1,370 |
| Tennessee | $58,610 | −12.5% | $49,273 | $37,440 – $100,030 | — |
| New Mexico | $57,780 | −4.2% | $47,056 | $40,770 – $169,670 | 120 |
| Indiana | $56,990 | −10.2% | $46,320 | $23,390 – $134,170 | 550 |
| Florida | $56,880 | +1.8% | $47,883 | $40,170 – $147,520 | — |
| Mississippi | $55,930 | −6.3% | $45,615 | $37,130 – $88,210 | 100 |
| West Virginia | $55,890 | −2.3% | $45,305 | $31,890 – $174,800 | 160 |
| Montana | $55,850 | +7.6% | $45,187 | $44,490 – $155,080 | 190 |
| Oklahoma | $55,330 | +1.9% | $44,693 | $35,540 – $83,790 | 160 |
| North Dakota | $53,980 | +22.3% | $45,553 | $36,770 – $95,930 | 50 |
| Louisiana | $51,230 | +6.2% | $42,193 | $33,430 – $105,490 | 1,200 |
| Arkansas | $44,670 | — | $36,543 | $35,010 – $72,040 | 290 |
| Iowa | $44,470 | +3.1% | $36,874 | $38,670 – $69,530 | 760 |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers | $58,650 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.1% |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $62,890 | Associate's degree | -0.3% |
| Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators | $75,530 | Bachelor's degree | +4.7% |
| Judicial Law Clerk | $64,920 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.8% |
| Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers | $117,860 | Doctoral or professional degree | 0.0% |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $153,990 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.8% |
| Lawyer | $159,670 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.7% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a legal support workers, all other make?
The national median salary for legal support workers, all other is $72,110 a year ($34.67 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,800 and the top 10% earn over $179,960. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays legal support workers, all other the most?
Virginia has the highest median pay at $179,960. After taxes and local prices, Washington, DC offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many legal support workers, all other are there in the U.S.?
About 46,760 people work as legal support workers, all other nationwide.