Paralegal salary and cost of hiring in Maine
The median paralegal in Maine earned $62,420 a year in May 2025[1], 0.7% below the US median of $62,890. That puts Maine at #21 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 23-2011. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | $48,260 | $62,420 | $80,550 | |
| United States | $44,740 | $62,890 | $101,500 |
The middle half of paralegals in Maine earns $57,840–$71,500; the top tenth earns $80,550 or more, 1.7 times the bottom tenth.
What a hire really costs
Benefits and payroll taxes are 30.0% of total compensation in US private industry[2]. At the Maine median that makes about $89,171 a year before recruiting, equipment and office space. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Pay by metro area in Maine
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-South Portland, ME | $76,990 | 700 | |
| Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area | $62,110 | 90 | |
| Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area | $61,280 | 190 | |
| Lewiston-Auburn, ME | $61,000 | 90 | |
| Bangor, ME | $64,560 | 120 |
Portland-South Portland, ME pays the most ($64,280) and Bangor, ME the least ($58,280): $6,000 a year apart for the same job.
What a paralegal does
A paralegal supports lawyers with research, document drafting, filing and case management, under the supervision of a licensed attorney.
Neighbours in the ranking
| State | Median | vs Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware | +1.1% | |
| Hawaii | +0.7% | |
| Maine | +0.0% | |
| Georgia (US state) | -0.0% | |
| Texas | -0.2% |
Questions
How much does a paralegal earn in Maine?
The median was $62,420 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $57,840 to $71,500.
What does it cost to employ a paralegal in Maine?
About $89,171 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Maine do paralegals earn the most?
Portland-South Portland, ME, with a median of $64,280 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 23-2011: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes232011.htm
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecec.nr0.htm
- Silkstaff pricing: https://silkstaff.com/#pricing
- Deel pricing, contractor management: https://www.deel.com/pricing/
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