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Paralegals and Legal Assistants (23-2011) in North Central Workforce Development Area
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North Central WDA (1Q 2023)
All Industry
Estimated employment1,960
Mean wage$32.85
Entry wage$22.96
10th percentile wage$19.37
50th percentile wage$32.39
90th percentile wage$43.30
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Professional and Business Services1,61081.9%
Financial Activities28014.2%
Public Administration201.1%
Other Services100.5%
 Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Public Administration20$39.76
Financial Activities280$38.47
Professional and Business Services1,610$32.18
Other Services10$29.42
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 OccupationCompared to Occupational GroupDifference
Current  $32.39 $49.93 -$17.54
2022$31.19+3.8%$48.08+3.8%-$16.89
2021$29.80+4.7%$45.94+4.7%-$16.13
2020$29.02+2.7%$44.74+2.7%-$15.71
2019$28.44+2.1%$43.83+2.1%-$15.39
2018$27.78+2.3%$42.83+2.3%-$15.04
2017$27.19+2.2%$41.92+2.2%-$14.72
2016$26.63+2.1%$41.05+2.1%-$14.41
2015$26.12+1.9%$40.27+1.9%-$14.14
2014$25.60+2.1%$39.46+2.1%-$13.86
YearThis OccupationCompared to All OccupationsDifference
Current  $32.39 $25.78 $6.61
2022$31.19+3.8%$24.92+3.4%$6.27
2021$29.80+4.7%$23.58+5.7%$6.22
2020$29.02+2.7%$22.77+3.5%$6.25
2019$28.44+2.1%$22.13+2.9%$6.31
2018$27.78+2.3%$21.48+3.0%$6.30
2017$27.19+2.2%$20.87+2.9%$6.33
2016$26.63+2.1%$20.38+2.4%$6.25
2015$26.12+1.9%$19.86+2.6%$6.26
2014$25.60+2.1%$19.44+2.2%$6.15
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 2023
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $32.39  1,960  
Southwest $32.04  1,290  
Eastern $30.62  480  
South Central $30.58  850  
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $32.39  1,960  
Southwest $32.04  1,290  
South Central $30.58  850  
Northwest $28.70  560  
Wages in other areas
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