Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in Northeast Maine

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $47,510 -22.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.84
10th percentile $37,070
90th percentile $60,350
Employed locally 60
National median $61,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,070
    25th
    $37,650
    50th (median)
    $47,510
    75th
    $58,060
    90th
    $60,350

    Top-paying metros for Paralegals and Legal Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $99,300
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,740
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $85,230
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $84,950
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $80,550
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $79,240

    Related occupations in Northeast Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers $100,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Paralegals and Legal Assistants make per hour in Northeast Maine?

    The median hourly wage for Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Northeast Maine is $22.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.30 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Maine above or below average for Paralegals and Legal Assistants salaries?

    The median Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary in Northeast Maine is 22.1% below the national median of $61,010. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Northeast Maine?

    Entry-level Paralegals and Legal Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $37,070 per year in Northeast Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,650.