Paralegals and Legal Assistants (23-2011) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2018)
All Industry
Estimated employment		5,110
Mean wage		$29.37
Entry wage		$19.76
10th percentile wage		$17.96
50th percentile wage		$28.09
90th percentile wage		$40.48

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	4,130	80.9%
Public Administration	200	3.9%
Administrative and Support Services	170	3.3%
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities	170	3.2%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities	20	$41.51
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing	20	$37.58
Management of Companies and Enterprises	120	$37.45
Public Administration	200	$36.88

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.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$28.09		$40.61		-$12.52
2017	$27.85	+.8%	$40.27	+.8%	-$12.41
2016	$27.21	+2.4%	$39.34	+2.4%	-$12.12
2015	$26.78	+1.6%	$38.72	+1.6%	-$11.93
2014	$26.27	+2.0%	$37.98	+2.0%	-$11.70
2013	$25.78	+1.9%	$37.27	+1.9%	-$11.49
2012	$25.29	+1.9%	$36.56	+1.9%	-$11.27
2011	$24.80	+2.0%	$35.85	+2.0%	-$11.05
2010	$24.41	+1.6%	$35.29	+1.6%	-$10.87
2009	$23.98	+1.8%	$34.67	+1.8%	-$10.68
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$28.09		$22.55		$5.54
2017	$27.85	+.8%	$22.31	+1.1%	$5.54
2016	$27.21	+2.4%	$21.71	+2.8%	$5.50
2015	$26.78	+1.6%	$21.22	+2.3%	$5.57
2014	$26.27	+2.0%	$20.77	+2.1%	$5.50
2013	$25.78	+1.9%	$20.33	+2.2%	$5.45
2012	$25.29	+1.9%	$19.92	+2.1%	$5.37
2011	$24.80	+2.0%	$19.58	+1.7%	$5.22
2010	$24.41	+1.6%	$19.27	+1.6%	$5.14
2009	$23.98	+1.8%	$18.95	+1.7%	$5.04

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2018

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.


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