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South Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2019)
All Industry
Estimated employment1,200
Mean wage$29.19
Entry wage$22.10
10th percentile wage$18.84
50th percentile wage$28.35
90th percentile wage$40.59
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Professional and Business Services1,12093.2%
Public Administration302.2%
Financial Activities
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Public Administration30$40.60
Financial Activities$36.28
Professional and Business Services1,120$28.00
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$28.35 $34.61 -$6.26
2018$28.20+.5%$34.43+.5%-$6.22
2017$27.46+2.7%$33.53+2.7%-$6.06
2016$26.83+2.4%$32.76+2.4%-$5.92
2015$26.41+1.6%$32.24+1.6%-$5.83
2014$25.90+2.0%$31.62+2.0%-$5.71
2013$25.42+1.9%$31.03+1.9%-$5.61
2012$24.93+1.9%$30.44+1.9%-$5.50
2011$24.45+2.0%$29.85+2.0%-$5.39
2010$24.07+1.6%$29.38+1.6%-$5.31
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$28.35 $21.96 $6.39
2018$28.20+.5%$21.77+.9%$6.44
2017$27.46+2.7%$21.10+3.1%$6.36
2016$26.83+2.4%$20.54+2.8%$6.29
2015$26.41+1.6%$20.07+2.3%$6.34
2014$25.90+2.0%$19.65+2.1%$6.25
2013$25.42+1.9%$19.23+2.2%$6.19
2012$24.93+1.9%$18.84+2.1%$6.09
2011$24.45+2.0%$18.52+1.7%$5.93
2010$24.07+1.6%$18.23+1.6%$5.84
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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