career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Accountants and Auditors and Paralegals and Legal Assistants. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Accountants and Auditors | Paralegals and Legal Assistants |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 13-2011 | 23-2011 |
| title | Accountants and Auditors | Paralegals and Legal Assistants |
| onet code | 13-2011.00 | 23-2011.00 |
| description | Examine, analyze, and interpret accounting records to prepare financial statements, give advice, or audit and evaluate statements prepared by others. Install or advise on systems of recording costs or other financial and budgetary data. | 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. |
| job zone | 4 | 3 |
| major group | 13 | 23 |
| tot emp | 1,448,290 | 367,220 |
| a mean | 93,520 | 66,510 |
| a median | 81,680 | 61,010 |
| a pct10 | 52,780 | 39,710 |
| a pct25 | 64,660 | 48,190 |
| a pct75 | 106,450 | 78,280 |
| a pct90 | 141,420 | 98,990 |
| h mean | 44 | 31 |
| h median | 39 | 29 |
The CertifyWize editorial team aggregates and verifies careers data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0. Every statistic on this site is cross-referenced against the official source before publication, with quarterly re-verification cycles.
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