Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in Montana
Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Montana earn a median of $57,290 a year, −9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $57,290
- vs. U.S. median
- −9% ($62,890)
- Rank among states
- 40 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,010
Pay range in Montana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,140; the top 10% earn over $76,660. Nationally the range is $44,740 to $101,500.
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Paralegals and Legal Assistants pay in Montana
How much do paralegals and legal assistants make in Montana?
The median is $57,290 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,140 and the top 10% earn over $76,660. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Montana a good state for paralegals and legal assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 40 of 51 (−9% vs. the national median of $62,890). Living costs are not included.