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North Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2019)
All Industry
Estimated employment1,900
Mean wage$31.79
Entry wage$22.88
10th percentile wage$20.14
50th percentile wage$30.50
90th percentile wage$42.80
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Professional and Business Services1,69088.9%
Financial Activities1507.8%
Public Administration201.0%
Manufacturing200.9%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Public Administration20$38.37
Financial Activities150$37.16
Manufacturing20$33.24
Professional and Business Services1,690$29.86
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$30.50 $47.10 -$16.60
2018$30.34+.5%$46.85+.5%-$16.51
2017$29.55+2.7%$45.63+2.7%-$16.08
2016$28.87+2.4%$44.58+2.4%-$15.71
2015$28.41+1.6%$43.88+1.6%-$15.46
2014$27.87+2.0%$43.03+2.0%-$15.16
2013$27.35+1.9%$42.23+1.9%-$14.88
2012$26.82+1.9%$41.42+1.9%-$14.59
2011$26.30+2.0%$40.62+2.0%-$14.31
2010$25.89+1.6%$39.99+1.6%-$14.09
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$30.50 $23.42 $7.08
2018$30.34+.5%$23.21+.9%$7.13
2017$29.55+2.7%$22.51+3.1%$7.04
2016$28.87+2.4%$21.90+2.8%$6.96
2015$28.41+1.6%$21.40+2.3%$7.01
2014$27.87+2.0%$20.96+2.1%$6.91
2013$27.35+1.9%$20.51+2.2%$6.84
2012$26.82+1.9%$20.09+2.1%$6.73
2011$26.30+2.0%$19.75+1.7%$6.55
2010$25.89+1.6%$19.44+1.6%$6.45
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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