Paralegals and Legal Assistants (23-2011) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment		4,920
Mean wage		$27.68
Entry wage		$18.59
10th percentile wage		$16.97
50th percentile wage		$26.50
90th percentile wage		$39.19

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	3,990	81.3%
Public Administration	200	4.2%
Administrative and Support Services	170	3.4%
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities	140	2.8%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities	60	40.81
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations		40.45
Management of Companies and Enterprises	130	37.42
Public Administration	200	35.69

Paralegals and Legal Assistants (23-2011)

Assist lawyers by researching legal precedent, investigating facts, or preparing legal documents. Conduct research to support a legal proceeding, to formulate a defense, or to initiate legal action.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$26.50		$42.23		-$15.73
2016	$25.88	+2.4%	$41.24	+2.4%	-$15.36
2015	$25.38	+2%	$40.45	+2%	-$15.06
2014	$24.91	+1.9%	$39.69	+1.9%	-$14.78
2013	$24.43	+1.9%	$38.94	+1.9%	-$14.50
2012	$23.96	+2%	$38.18	+2%	-$14.22
2011	$23.59	+1.6%	$37.59	+1.6%	-$13.99
2010	$23.17	+1.8%	$36.93	+1.8%	-$13.75
2009	$22.92	+1.1%	$36.53	+1.1%	-$13.60
2008	$22.24	+3.1%	$35.44	+3.1%	-$13.20
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$26.50		$22.06		$4.44
2016	$25.88	+2.4%	$21.36	+3.3%	$4.52
2015	$25.38	+2%	$20.91	+2.1%	$4.48
2014	$24.91	+1.9%	$20.46	+2.2%	$4.45
2013	$24.43	+1.9%	$20.05	+2.1%	$4.38
2012	$23.96	+2%	$19.70	+1.7%	$4.25
2011	$23.59	+1.6%	$19.39	+1.6%	$4.19
2010	$23.17	+1.8%	$19.07	+1.7%	$4.10
2009	$22.92	+1.1%	$18.81	+1.4%	$4.11
2008	$22.24	+3.1%	$18.33	+2.6%	$3.91

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2017

Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.


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