Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $62,410 +2.3% vs national
Median hourly $30.00
10th percentile $48,370
90th percentile $79,060
Employed locally 750
National median $61,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,370
    25th
    $51,080
    50th (median)
    $62,410
    75th
    $74,510
    90th
    $79,060

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary vs area income 70% Median Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary is 30% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $77,170
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $72,560
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $68,990
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $67,390
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $65,850
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $64,500

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers $102,250
    Legal Support Workers, All Other $79,730
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $59,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Portland, ME is $30.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary in Portland, ME is 2.3% above 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Paralegals and Legal Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $48,370 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,080.