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South Central WDA (1Q 2018)
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Estimated employment1,100
Mean wage$28.11
Entry wage$20.91
10th percentile wage$18.20
50th percentile wage$27.68
90th percentile wage$38.46
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Professional and Business Services1,03093.8%
Public Administration302.7%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Public Administration30$36.88
Professional and Business Services1,030$27.38
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$27.68 $35.74 -$8.06
2017$27.45+.8%$35.44+.8%-$7.99
2016$26.82+2.4%$34.62+2.4%-$7.80
2015$26.39+1.6%$34.08+1.6%-$7.68
2014$25.89+2.0%$33.43+2.0%-$7.53
2013$25.40+1.9%$32.80+1.9%-$7.39
2012$24.92+1.9%$32.17+1.9%-$7.25
2011$24.43+2.0%$31.55+2.0%-$7.11
2010$24.05+1.6%$31.06+1.6%-$7.00
2009$23.63+1.8%$30.51+1.8%-$6.88
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$27.68 $21.63 $6.05
2017$27.45+.8%$21.40+1.1%$6.05
2016$26.82+2.4%$20.83+2.8%$5.99
2015$26.39+1.6%$20.35+2.3%$6.04
2014$25.89+2.0%$19.93+2.1%$5.96
2013$25.40+1.9%$19.50+2.2%$5.90
2012$24.92+1.9%$19.11+2.1%$5.81
2011$24.43+2.0%$18.78+1.7%$5.65
2010$24.05+1.6%$18.48+1.6%$5.57
2009$23.63+1.8%$18.17+1.7%$5.46
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
Wages in other areas
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