Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in Montana
The median pay for a paralegals and legal assistants in Montana is $54,230/year ($26.07/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $45K at the entry level to $77K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Montana. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $54K get you in Montana?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Montana
Entry-level paralegals and legal assistants (10th percentile) start around $45K. Mid-career wages sit at $54K. Top earners bring in $77K or more, a $32K spread from bottom to top.
Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary by metro in Montana
5 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helena | $59K | +8% | 170 |
| Bozeman | $57K | +5% | 90 |
| Billings | $57K | +5% | 210 |
| Great Falls | $52K | -4% | 80 |
| Missoula | $51K | -7% | 260 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do paralegals and legal assistants make in Montana?
The median is $54,230 a year, that works out to about $26 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $45,080, and experienced paralegals and legal assistants can clear $76,700. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $54K enough to live in Montana?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,627/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,129/month, which eats 31.1% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a paralegals and legal assistants salary go in Montana?
Montana has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median paralegals and legal assistants salary is worth about $55,907 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do paralegals and legal assistants get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.