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Eastern Workforce Development Area (1Q 2019)
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Estimated employment410
Mean wage$27.34
Entry wage$18.74
10th percentile wage$15.76
50th percentile wage$26.92
90th percentile wage$39.42
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Professional and Business Services29071.4%
Public Administration11027.1%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Public Administration110$35.84
Professional and Business Services290$23.54
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$26.92 $46.60 -$19.68
2018$26.78+.5%$46.36+.5%-$19.57
2017$26.08+2.7%$45.14+2.7%-$19.06
2016$25.48+2.4%$44.10+2.4%-$18.62
2015$25.08+1.6%$43.41+1.6%-$18.33
2014$24.60+2.0%$42.58+2.0%-$17.98
2013$24.14+1.9%$41.78+1.9%-$17.64
2012$23.68+1.9%$40.98+1.9%-$17.30
2011$23.21+2.0%$40.19+2.0%-$16.97
2010$22.85+1.6%$39.56+1.6%-$16.70
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$26.92 $23.16 $3.76
2018$26.78+.5%$22.96+.9%$3.82
2017$26.08+2.7%$22.26+3.1%$3.82
2016$25.48+2.4%$21.66+2.8%$3.82
2015$25.08+1.6%$21.17+2.3%$3.91
2014$24.60+2.0%$20.72+2.1%$3.87
2013$24.14+1.9%$20.28+2.2%$3.86
2012$23.68+1.9%$19.87+2.1%$3.80
2011$23.21+2.0%$19.53+1.7%$3.68
2010$22.85+1.6%$19.22+1.6%$3.63
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 2019
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest $30.82910
North Central $30.501,900
Northwest $28.95360
South Central $28.351,200
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $30.501,900
South Central $28.351,200
Southwest $30.82910
Eastern $26.92410
Wages in other areas
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