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South Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2020)
All Industry
Estimated employment1,070
Mean wage$30.03
Entry wage$20.71
10th percentile wage$14.88
50th percentile wage$29.53
90th percentile wage$43.61
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Professional and Business Services97090.4%
Financial Activities605.7%
Public Administration302.4%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Public Administration30$40.63
Financial Activities60$36.28
Professional and Business Services970$29.01
Paralegals and Legal Assistants (23-2011)
Assist lawyers by investigating facts, preparing legal documents, or researching legal precedent. Conduct research to support a legal proceeding, to formulate a defense, or to initiate legal action. Excludes Legal Secretaries (43-6012).
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$29.53 $38.29  -$8.76
2019$28.59+3.3%$37.07 +3.3%-$8.48
2018$27.84+2.7%$36.10 +2.7%-$8.25
2017$27.20+2.4%$35.27 +2.4%-$8.06
2016$26.77+1.6%$34.71 +1.6%-$7.94
2015$26.26+2.0%$34.05 +2.0%-$7.78
2014$25.77+1.9%$33.41 +1.9%-$7.64
2013$25.27+1.9%$32.77 +1.9%-$7.49
2012$24.78+2.0%$32.13 +2.0%-$7.35
2011$24.40+1.6%$31.64 +1.6%-$7.23
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$29.53 $22.75  $6.78
2019$28.59+3.3%$21.83 +4.2%$6.76
2018$27.84+2.7%$21.16 +3.1%$6.68
2017$27.20+2.4%$20.59 +2.8%$6.60
2016$26.77+1.6%$20.13 +2.3%$6.65
2015$26.26+2.0%$19.70 +2.1%$6.55
2014$25.77+1.9%$19.28 +2.2%$6.48
2013$25.27+1.9%$18.89 +2.1%$6.38
2012$24.78+2.0%$18.57 +1.7%$6.21
2011$24.40+1.6%$18.28 +1.6%$6.12
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 2020
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest $31.57930
South Central $29.531,070
Northwest $28.29440
North Central $28.132,250
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $28.132,250
South Central $29.531,070
Southwest $31.57930
Eastern $27.24470
Wages in other areas
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