How much does a legal support worker make in Portland?
$77,280a year
Median yearly pay for legal support workers in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $37.15 an hour or $6,440 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.15
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 38 of 145
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $66,830Median: $77,280Highest 10%: $174,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,830 | $32.13 | |
| 25th | $69,660 | $33.49 | |
| Median | $77,280 | $37.15 | |
| 75th | $88,840 | $42.71 | |
| 90th | $174,800 | $84.04 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for legal support workers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Lawyer | $130,000 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $64,280 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a legal support worker make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $37.15 ($77,280 a year).
Do legal support workers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $77,280 against $72,110 nationally, 7% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $72,110, so Portland pays 7% more.
Where does Portland rank for legal support worker pay?
38 of 145 metro areas with data.
How much does a legal support worker make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $66,830 or less a year; the top 10% make $174,800 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.