Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Maine

Ranked #35 of 50 · ME

15.9% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $51,010 ≈ $25/hr
Median annual salary $48,040
Employment 860

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $35,070P25 $44,240 Median $48,040P75 $58,960P90 $63,120

About 80% of legal secretaries and administrative assistantss in Maine earn between $35,070 and $63,120. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

Maine
$51,010
U.S. average
$60,620

The mean legal secretaries and administrative assistants salary in Maine is $51,010, about 15.9% below the U.S. average ($60,620). That works out to roughly $25/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in Maine

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Portland-South Portland, ME $57,620 $55,370 460
Bangor, ME $48,670 $48,740 90
Lewiston-Auburn, ME $45,830 $47,500 50
Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area $44,620 $44,220 50
Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $43,920 $44,850 180

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do legal secretaries and administrative assistants make in Maine?

The median legal secretaries and administrative assistants salary in Maine is $48,040 per year (mean $51,010), and about 80% earn between $35,070 and $63,120.

How much do legal secretaries and administrative assistants make per hour in Maine?

Roughly $25 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $51,010 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is Maine a high-paying state for legal secretaries and administrative assistants?

Maine ranks #35 of 50 states for legal secretaries and administrative assistants pay. Its mean salary of $51,010 is about 15.9% below the U.S. average of $60,620.

Which metro areas in Maine pay legal secretaries and administrative assistants the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in Maine for legal secretaries and administrative assistants are Portland-South Portland, ME ($57,620), Bangor, ME ($48,670), Lewiston-Auburn, ME ($45,830), by median annual wage.

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