Legal Support Workers, All Other Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $44,430 -35.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.36
10th percentile $37,540
90th percentile $66,190
National median $68,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,540
    25th
    $38,290
    50th (median)
    $44,430
    75th
    $60,800
    90th
    $66,190

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Legal Support Workers, All Other salary vs area income 53% Median Legal Support Workers, All Other salary is 47% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Legal Support Workers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Virginia $176,950
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $161,780
    Lexington Park, MD $109,550
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $103,380
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $100,420
    Maryland $96,220

    Nearby metros — Legal Support Workers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Virginia $176,950
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $161,780
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $95,170
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $86,740
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $86,710
    California $81,970

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers $118,750
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $60,790
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $147,510
    Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers $117,200
    Judicial Law Clerks $58,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Legal Support Workers, All Other make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Legal Support Workers, All Other in Des Moines, IA is $21.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.69 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Legal Support Workers, All Other salaries?

    The median Legal Support Workers, All Other salary in Des Moines, IA is 35.4% below the national median of $68,760. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Legal Support Workers, All Other in Des Moines?

    Entry-level Legal Support Workers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $37,540 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,290.