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Eastern WDA (1Q 2018)
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Estimated employment350
Mean wage$28.59
Entry wage$19.82
10th percentile wage$18.19
50th percentile wage$28.89
90th percentile wage$40.60
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Professional and Business Services22064.2%
Public Administration12033.5%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Public Administration120$36.20
Professional and Business Services220$23.86
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$28.89 $46.73 -$17.84
2017$28.65+.8%$46.34+.8%-$17.69
2016$27.99+2.4%$45.27+2.4%-$17.28
2015$27.55+1.6%$44.56+1.6%-$17.01
2014$27.02+2.0%$43.70+2.0%-$16.68
2013$26.51+1.9%$42.89+1.9%-$16.37
2012$26.01+1.9%$42.07+1.9%-$16.06
2011$25.50+2.0%$41.25+2.0%-$15.74
2010$25.11+1.6%$40.61+1.6%-$15.50
2009$24.67+1.8%$39.90+1.8%-$15.23
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$28.89 $22.17 $6.72
2017$28.65+.8%$21.93+1.1%$6.71
2016$27.99+2.4%$21.35+2.8%$6.64
2015$27.55+1.6%$20.86+2.3%$6.69
2014$27.02+2.0%$20.42+2.1%$6.60
2013$26.51+1.9%$19.99+2.2%$6.53
2012$26.01+1.9%$19.58+2.1%$6.42
2011$25.50+2.0%$19.25+1.7%$6.25
2010$25.11+1.6%$18.95+1.6%$6.16
2009$24.67+1.8%$18.63+1.7%$6.04
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 2018
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Eastern$28.89350
North Central$28.832,020
Southwest$28.201,200
South Central$27.681,100
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central$28.832,020
Southwest$28.201,200
South Central$27.681,100
Northwest$25.13430
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