How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make in Maine?
$62,420a year
Median yearly pay for paralegal and legal assistants in Maine. That is $30.01 an hour or $5,202 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.01
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,260Median: $62,420Highest 10%: $80,550
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,260 | $23.20 | |
| 25th | $57,840 | $27.81 | |
| Median | $62,420 | $30.01 | |
| 75th | $71,500 | $34.38 | |
| 90th | $80,550 | $38.73 |
Cities in Maine
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, ME | $64,280 |
| Lewiston, ME | $58,430 |
| Bangor, ME | $58,280 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for paralegal and legal assistants.
| 18. Utah | $63,220 |
| 19. Delaware | $63,110 |
| 20. Hawaii | $62,840 |
| 21. Maine | $62,420 |
| 22. Georgia | $62,400 |
| 23. Texas | $62,310 |
| 24. Michigan | $62,170 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make an hour in Maine?
The median hourly pay in Maine is $30.01 ($62,420 a year).
Do paralegal and legal assistants make more in Maine than the national average?
No: $62,420 against $62,890 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Maine rank for paralegal and legal assistant pay?
Maine ranks 21 of 51 states.
Which city in Maine pays paralegal and legal assistants the most?
Portland-South Portland, ME, with a median of $64,280 a year.
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.