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Southwest WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment1,220
Mean wage$30.31
Entry wage$20.13
10th percentile wage$18.94
50th percentile wage$27.93
90th percentile wage$48.57
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Professional and Business Services1,11091%
Financial Activities806.7%
Public Administration101.2%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Financial Activities80$37.80
Public Administration10$35.44
Professional and Business Services1,110$26.88
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$27.93 $46.52  -$18.59
2015$27.22+2.6%$45.34 +2.6%-$18.11
2014$26.71+1.9%$44.49 +1.9%-$17.77
2013$26.20+1.9%$43.64 +1.9%-$17.43
2012$25.69+2.0%$42.79 +2.0%-$17.09
2011$25.29+1.6%$42.13 +1.6%-$16.83
2010$24.85+1.8%$41.39 +1.8%-$16.53
2009$24.58+1.1%$40.94 +1.1%-$16.36
2008$23.85+3.1%$39.73 +3.1%-$15.87
2007$23.05+3.5%$38.40 +3.5%-$15.34
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$27.93 $23.35  $4.58
2015$27.22+2.6%$22.70 +2.9%$4.52
2014$26.71+1.9%$22.21 +2.2%$4.50
2013$26.20+1.9%$21.76 +2.1%$4.44
2012$25.69+2.0%$21.39 +1.7%$4.30
2011$25.29+1.6%$21.05 +1.6%$4.24
2010$24.85+1.8%$20.70 +1.7%$4.15
2009$24.58+1.1%$20.42 +1.4%$4.16
2008$23.85+3.1%$19.90 +2.6%$3.95
2007$23.05+3.5%$19.26 +3.3%$3.79
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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