Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in Montana
Ranked #41 of 51 · MT
15.5% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $58,930 ≈ $28/hr
Median annual salary $57,290
Employment 1,010
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $46,140P25 $48,560 Median $57,290P75 $66,960P90 $76,660
About 80% of paralegals and legal assistantss in Montana earn between $46,140 and $76,660. 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 Montana is $58,930, about 15.5% below the U.S. average ($69,700). That works out to roughly $28/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Montana
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helena, MT | $64,210 | $61,910 | 170 |
| Bozeman, MT | $59,120 | $60,500 | 90 |
| Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area | $59,070 | $59,080 | 40 |
| Billings, MT | $58,670 | $62,550 | 170 |
| Great Falls, MT | $57,090 | $61,690 | 70 |
| West Montana nonmetropolitan area | $52,120 | $56,880 | 100 |
| Missoula, MT | $50,670 | $55,830 | 270 |
| East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area | $48,470 | $54,560 | 100 |