BLS OEWS May 2025 Β· SOC 23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants
The median annual wage for paralegals and legal assistants in Montana was $57,290 in May 2025, $5,600 (9%) below the national median of $62,890.
The middle half earned between $48,560 (25th percentile) and $66,960 (75th percentile).
Montana ranks 40 of the 51 states and DC with a published median for this occupation.
The comparison is not adjusted for living costs.
BLS counts paralegals and legal assistants as one occupation, so these figures cover both titles.
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,140 | $22.18 |
| 25th | $48,560 | $23.35 |
| 50th (median) | $57,290 | $27.54 |
| 75th | $66,960 | $32.19 |
| 90th | $76,660 | $36.85 |
| Mean (average) | $58,930 | $28.33 |
BLS OEWS May 2025.
Annual = hourly Γ 2,080.
OEWS covers wage-and-salary workers only and leaves out the self-employed, overtime pay and most bonuses.