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South Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment940
Mean wage$24.78
Entry wage$17.72
10th percentile wage$16.80
50th percentile wage$24.76
90th percentile wage$33.07
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Professional and Business Services88093.1%
Public Administration303.4%
Financial Activities202.6%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Public Administration3034.75
Financial Activities2032.73
Professional and Business Services88024.11
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$24.76 $38.58 -$13.82
2016$24.18+2.4%$37.68+2.4%-$13.49
2015$23.72+2.0%$36.95+2.0%-$13.23
2014$23.27+1.9%$36.26+1.9%-$12.98
2013$22.83+1.9%$35.57+1.9%-$12.74
2012$22.38+2.0%$34.88+2.0%-$12.49
2011$22.04+1.6%$34.34+1.6%-$12.30
2010$21.65+1.8%$33.73+1.8%-$12.08
2009$21.42+1.1%$33.37+1.1%-$11.95
2008$20.78+3.1%$32.38+3.1%-$11.59
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$24.76 $21.40 $3.36
2016$24.18+2.4%$20.72+3.3%$3.46
2015$23.72+2.0%$20.28+2.1%$3.43
2014$23.27+1.9%$19.85+2.2%$3.42
2013$22.83+1.9%$19.45+2.1%$3.38
2012$22.38+2.0%$19.11+1.7%$3.27
2011$22.04+1.6%$18.81+1.6%$3.22
2010$21.65+1.8%$18.50+1.7%$3.15
2009$21.42+1.1%$18.25+1.4%$3.17
2008$20.78+3.1%$17.78+2.6%$3.00
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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