How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make in Bangor?
$58,280a year
Median yearly pay for paralegal and legal assistants in the Bangor, ME metro area. That is $28.02 an hour or $4,857 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.02
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 176 of 376
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,590Median: $58,280Highest 10%: $77,370
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,590 | $22.88 | |
| 25th | $49,410 | $23.75 | |
| Median | $58,280 | $28.02 | |
| 75th | $64,560 | $31.04 | |
| 90th | $77,370 | $37.20 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for paralegal and legal assistants.
| Portland, ME | $64,280 |
| Lewiston, ME | $58,430 |
Related jobs in Bangor
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Lawyer | $116,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make an hour in Bangor?
The median hourly pay in the Bangor, ME metro area is $28.02 ($58,280 a year).
Do paralegal and legal assistants make more in Bangor than the national average?
No: $58,280 against $62,890 nationally, 7% less.
How does Bangor compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $62,420, so Bangor pays 7% less.
Where does Bangor rank for paralegal and legal assistant pay?
176 of 376 metro areas with data.
How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make starting out in Bangor?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,590 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,370 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.