How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make in Montana?
$57,290a year
Median yearly pay for paralegal and legal assistants in Montana. That is $27.54 an hour or $4,774 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.54
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 40 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,010
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,140Median: $57,290Highest 10%: $76,660
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,140 | $22.18 | |
| 25th | $48,560 | $23.35 | |
| Median | $57,290 | $27.54 | |
| 75th | $66,960 | $32.19 | |
| 90th | $76,660 | $36.86 |
Cities in Montana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Helena, MT | $64,210 |
| Bozeman, MT | $59,120 |
| Billings, MT | $58,670 |
| Great Falls, MT | $57,090 |
| Missoula, MT | $50,670 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for paralegal and legal assistants.
| 37. Wisconsin | $58,500 |
| 38. South Dakota | $58,320 |
| 39. North Carolina | $57,500 |
| 40. Montana | $57,290 |
| 41. Indiana | $57,030 |
| 42. Rhode Island | $56,250 |
| 43. Kansas | $55,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make an hour in Montana?
The median hourly pay in Montana is $27.54 ($57,290 a year).
Do paralegal and legal assistants make more in Montana than the national average?
No: $57,290 against $62,890 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Montana rank for paralegal and legal assistant pay?
Montana ranks 40 of 51 states.
Which city in Montana pays paralegal and legal assistants the most?
Helena, MT, with a median of $64,210 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.