Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in Maine
Ranked #27 of 51 · ME
7.8% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $64,260 ≈ $31/hr
Median annual salary $62,420
Employment 1,210
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $48,260P25 $57,840 Median $62,420P75 $71,500P90 $80,550
About 80% of paralegals and legal assistantss in Maine earn between $48,260 and $80,550. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean paralegals and legal assistants salary in Maine is $64,260, about 7.8% below the U.S. average ($69,700). That works out to roughly $31/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Maine
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-South Portland, ME | $64,280 | $69,100 | 700 |
| Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area | $60,810 | $56,060 | 90 |
| Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area | $59,210 | $55,890 | 190 |
| Lewiston-Auburn, ME | $58,430 | $58,150 | 90 |
| Bangor, ME | $58,280 | $59,860 | 120 |