How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make in Helena?
$64,210a year
Median yearly pay for paralegal and legal assistants in the Helena, MT metro area. That is $30.87 an hour or $5,351 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.87
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 56 of 376
- Jobs in the area
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,020Median: $64,210Highest 10%: $79,880
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,020 | $22.13 | |
| 25th | $51,270 | $24.65 | |
| Median | $64,210 | $30.87 | |
| 75th | $68,040 | $32.71 | |
| 90th | $79,880 | $38.40 |
Other cities in Montana
Median yearly pay for paralegal and legal assistants.
| Bozeman, MT | $59,120 |
| Billings, MT | $58,670 |
| Great Falls, MT | $57,090 |
| Missoula, MT | $50,670 |
Related jobs in Helena
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Lawyer | $108,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make an hour in Helena?
The median hourly pay in the Helena, MT metro area is $30.87 ($64,210 a year).
Do paralegal and legal assistants make more in Helena than the national average?
Yes: $64,210 against $62,890 nationally, 2% more.
How does Helena compare with the rest of Montana?
The median in Montana is $57,290, so Helena pays 12% more.
Where does Helena rank for paralegal and legal assistant pay?
56 of 376 metro areas with data.
How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make starting out in Helena?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,020 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,880 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.