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North Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2020)
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Estimated employment2,250
Mean wage$28.96
Entry wage$19.39
10th percentile wage$16.90
50th percentile wage$28.13
90th percentile wage$40.77
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Professional and Business Services1,96087.4%
Financial Activities2209.7%
Information201.0%
Public Administration200.9%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Public Administration20$39.54
Financial Activities220$37.23
Manufacturing10$35.25
Information20$35.05
Paralegals and Legal Assistants (23-2011)
Assist lawyers by investigating facts, preparing legal documents, or researching legal precedent. Conduct research to support a legal proceeding, to formulate a defense, or to initiate legal action. Excludes Legal Secretaries (43-6012).
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$28.13 $42.42  -$14.29
2019$27.23+3.3%$41.07 +3.3%-$13.83
2018$26.52+2.7%$39.99 +2.7%-$13.47
2017$25.91+2.4%$39.07 +2.4%-$13.16
2016$25.50+1.6%$38.46 +1.6%-$12.95
2015$25.01+2.0%$37.72 +2.0%-$12.70
2014$24.55+1.9%$37.01 +1.9%-$12.46
2013$24.08+1.9%$36.31 +1.9%-$12.23
2012$23.61+2.0%$35.60 +2.0%-$11.99
2011$23.24+1.6%$35.05 +1.6%-$11.80
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$28.13 $24.42  $3.71
2019$27.23+3.3%$23.43 +4.2%$3.81
2018$26.52+2.7%$22.72 +3.1%$3.81
2017$25.91+2.4%$22.11 +2.8%$3.80
2016$25.50+1.6%$21.60 +2.3%$3.90
2015$25.01+2.0%$21.15 +2.1%$3.86
2014$24.55+1.9%$20.70 +2.2%$3.85
2013$24.08+1.9%$20.28 +2.1%$3.80
2012$23.61+2.0%$19.93 +1.7%$3.68
2011$23.24+1.6%$19.62 +1.6%$3.62
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 2020
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest $31.57930
South Central $29.531,070
Northwest $28.29440
North Central $28.132,250
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $28.132,250
South Central $29.531,070
Southwest $31.57930
Eastern $27.24470
Wages in other areas
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