Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in Southwest Maine

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

Median annual salary $45,980 -24.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.10
10th percentile $37,240
90th percentile $68,220
Employed locally 190
National median $61,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,240
    25th
    $38,130
    50th (median)
    $45,980
    75th
    $54,540
    90th
    $68,220

    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 Southwest Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers $93,180
    Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers $58,530
    Legal Support Workers, All Other $63,480
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $161,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Southwest Maine is $22.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary in Southwest Maine is 24.6% 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 Southwest Maine?

    Entry-level Paralegals and Legal Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $37,240 per year in Southwest Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,130.