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North Central WDA (1Q 2018)
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Estimated employment2,020
Mean wage$29.65
Entry wage$20.60
10th percentile wage$18.62
50th percentile wage$28.83
90th percentile wage$38.99
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Professional and Business Services1,73085.8%
Financial Activities22010.7%
Manufacturing301.5%
Public Administration100.7%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Public Administration10$37.58
Manufacturing30$33.91
Professional and Business Services1,730$28.92
Financial Activities220$24.61
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$28.83 $38.75 -$9.92
2017$28.59+.8%$38.43+.8%-$9.83
2016$27.93+2.4%$37.54+2.4%-$9.61
2015$27.49+1.6%$36.95+1.6%-$9.45
2014$26.96+2.0%$36.24+2.0%-$9.27
2013$26.46+1.9%$35.56+1.9%-$9.10
2012$25.95+1.9%$34.88+1.9%-$8.93
2011$25.45+2.0%$34.21+2.0%-$8.75
2010$25.05+1.6%$33.67+1.6%-$8.62
2009$24.61+1.8%$33.08+1.8%-$8.46
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$28.83 $22.90 $5.93
2017$28.59+.8%$22.66+1.1%$5.93
2016$27.93+2.4%$22.05+2.8%$5.88
2015$27.49+1.6%$21.55+2.3%$5.94
2014$26.96+2.0%$21.10+2.1%$5.87
2013$26.46+1.9%$20.64+2.2%$5.81
2012$25.95+1.9%$20.23+2.1%$5.73
2011$25.45+2.0%$19.88+1.7%$5.57
2010$25.05+1.6%$19.57+1.6%$5.48
2009$24.61+1.8%$19.24+1.7%$5.37
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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