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South Central WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment740
Mean wage$25.75
Entry wage$18.46
10th percentile wage$17.04
50th percentile wage$25.00
90th percentile wage$36.56
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Professional and Business Services67090.3%
Public Administration404.7%
Financial Activities303.8%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Public Administration40$33.42
Financial Activities30$31.53
Professional and Business Services670$23.89
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
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$25.00 $41.11  -$16.11
2015$24.37+2.6%$40.07 +2.6%-$15.70
2014$23.91+1.9%$39.32 +1.9%-$15.40
2013$23.45+1.9%$38.57 +1.9%-$15.11
2012$23.00+2.0%$37.81 +2.0%-$14.81
2011$22.64+1.6%$37.23 +1.6%-$14.58
2010$22.24+1.8%$36.57 +1.8%-$14.33
2009$22.00+1.1%$36.18 +1.1%-$14.17
2008$21.35+3.1%$35.11 +3.1%-$13.75
2007$20.63+3.5%$33.93 +3.5%-$13.29
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$25.00 $20.85  $4.15
2015$24.37+2.6%$20.27 +2.9%$4.10
2014$23.91+1.9%$19.83 +2.2%$4.08
2013$23.45+1.9%$19.43 +2.1%$4.02
2012$23.00+2.0%$19.10 +1.7%$3.90
2011$22.64+1.6%$18.80 +1.6%$3.84
2010$22.24+1.8%$18.48 +1.7%$3.76
2009$22.00+1.1%$18.23 +1.4%$3.77
2008$21.35+3.1%$17.77 +2.6%$3.58
2007$20.63+3.5%$17.20 +3.3%$3.43
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 2016
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest $27.93 1,220
South Central $25.00 740
Northwest $24.33 650
North Central $24.09 2,530
Eastern $23.93 290
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $24.09 2,530
Southwest $27.93 1,220
South Central $25.00 740
Northwest $24.33 650
Eastern $23.93 290
Wages in other areas
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