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Southwest Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment1,080
Mean wage$31.13
Entry wage$20.50
10th percentile wage$19.34
50th percentile wage$28.17
90th percentile wage$49.69
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Professional and Business Services94087.2%
Financial Activities908.6%
Public Administration101.3%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Financial Activities9040.73
Public Administration1035.86
Professional and Business Services94026.83
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
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$28.17 $52.01  -$23.84
2016$27.51+2.4%$50.79 +2.4%-$23.28
2015$26.98+2.0%$49.82 +2.0%-$22.83
2014$26.48+1.9%$48.89 +1.9%-$22.40
2013$25.97+1.9%$47.95 +1.9%-$21.98
2012$25.47+2.0%$47.02 +2.0%-$21.55
2011$25.07+1.6%$46.29 +1.6%-$21.21
2010$24.63+1.8%$45.48 +1.8%-$20.84
2009$24.37+1.1%$44.99 +1.1%-$20.62
2008$23.64+3.1%$43.65 +3.1%-$20.00
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$28.17 $23.83  $4.34
2016$27.51+2.4%$23.07 +3.3%$4.44
2015$26.98+2.0%$22.59 +2.1%$4.40
2014$26.48+1.9%$22.10 +2.2%$4.38
2013$25.97+1.9%$21.66 +2.1%$4.32
2012$25.47+2.0%$21.29 +1.7%$4.18
2011$25.07+1.6%$20.95 +1.6%$4.12
2010$24.63+1.8%$20.60 +1.7%$4.03
2009$24.37+1.1%$20.32 +1.4%$4.05
2008$23.64+3.1%$19.80 +2.6%$3.84
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.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2017
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest $28.171,080
North Central $27.522,020
Eastern $25.86340
South Central $24.76940
Northwest $22.05520
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $27.522,020
Southwest $28.171,080
South Central $24.76940
Northwest $22.05520
Eastern $25.86340
Wages in other areas
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