Paralegals and Legal Assistants (23-2011) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2019)
All Industry
Estimated employment		4,780
Mean wage		$30.70
Entry wage		$21.41
10th percentile wage		$18.97
50th percentile wage		$29.46
90th percentile wage		$42.86

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Professional and Business Services	4,200	88.0%
Financial Activities	260	5.4%
Public Administration	190	3.9%
Manufacturing	40	0.8%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Education and Health Services	10	$38.19
Financial Activities	260	$37.81
Public Administration	190	$37.62
Manufacturing	40	$36.21

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	$29.46		$43.00		-$13.54
2018	$29.31	+.5%	$42.78	+.5%	-$13.46
2017	$28.54	+2.7%	$41.66	+2.7%	-$13.11
2016	$27.88	+2.4%	$40.70	+2.4%	-$12.81
2015	$27.44	+1.6%	$40.06	+1.6%	-$12.61
2014	$26.92	+2.0%	$39.29	+2.0%	-$12.37
2013	$26.41	+1.9%	$38.55	+1.9%	-$12.13
2012	$25.91	+1.9%	$37.82	+1.9%	-$11.90
2011	$25.40	+2.0%	$37.08	+2.0%	-$11.67
2010	$25.01	+1.6%	$36.51	+1.6%	-$11.49
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$29.46		$23.07		$6.39
2018	$29.31	+.5%	$22.87	+.9%	$6.44
2017	$28.54	+2.7%	$22.17	+3.1%	$6.37
2016	$27.88	+2.4%	$21.58	+2.8%	$6.31
2015	$27.44	+1.6%	$21.08	+2.3%	$6.36
2014	$26.92	+2.0%	$20.64	+2.1%	$6.27
2013	$26.41	+1.9%	$20.20	+2.2%	$6.21
2012	$25.91	+1.9%	$19.79	+2.1%	$6.12
2011	$25.40	+2.0%	$19.45	+1.7%	$5.95
2010	$25.01	+1.6%	$19.15	+1.6%	$5.86

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2019

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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