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South Central Workforce Investment Area (1Q 2015)
All Industry
Estimated employment730
Mean wage25.58
Entry wage17.48
10th percentile wage16.18
50th percentile wage24.70
90th percentile wage37.49
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Professional & Business Services65089.0%
Financial Activities406.1%
Public Adminsitration303.9%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmploymentMedian
Wage
Public Adminsitration3037.95
Professional & Business Services65025.09
Financial Activities4023.34
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.
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$25.58 $50.05  -$24.47
2014$25.46+.5%$49.81 +.5%-$24.35
2013$24.98+1.9%$48.87 +1.9%-$23.89
2012$24.50+1.9%$47.94 +1.9%-$23.43
2011$24.03+2.0%$47.01 +2.0%-$22.98
2010$23.65+1.6%$46.28 +1.6%-$22.62
2009$23.24+1.8%$45.47 +1.8%-$22.22
2008$22.99+1.1%$44.98 +1.1%-$21.99
2007$22.30+3.1%$43.64 +3.1%-$21.33
2006$21.56+3.5%$42.18 +3.5%-$20.62
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$25.58 $25.99  -$0.41
2014$25.46+.5%$25.78 +.8%-$0.32
2013$24.98+1.9%$25.23 +2.2%-$0.24
2012$24.50+1.9%$24.72 +2.1%-$0.21
2011$24.03+2.0%$24.29 +1.7%-$0.26
2010$23.65+1.6%$23.91 +1.6%-$0.26
2009$23.24+1.8%$23.51 +1.7%-$0.27
2008$22.99+1.1%$23.19 +1.4%-$0.20
2007$22.30+3.1%$22.60 +2.6%-$0.29
2006$21.56+3.5%$21.88 +3.3%-$0.31

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 2015

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Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Southwest 30.45 1,090
South Central 25.58 730
Eastern 25.23 330
North Central 24.20 2,400
Northwest 23.15 650
Highest Employment
North Central 24.20 2,400
Southwest 30.45 1,090
South Central 25.58 730
Northwest 23.15 650
Eastern 25.23 330
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