career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Biological Technicians and Paralegals and Legal Assistants. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Biological Technicians | Paralegals and Legal Assistants |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-4021 | 23-2011 |
| title | Biological Technicians | Paralegals and Legal Assistants |
| onet code | 19-4021.00 | 23-2011.00 |
| description | Assist biological and medical scientists. Set up, operate, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment, monitor experiments, collect data and samples, make observations, and calculate and record results. May analyze organic substances, such as blood, food, and drugs. | 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 | 19 | 23 |
| tot emp | 76,190 | 367,220 |
| a mean | 58,020 | 66,510 |
| a median | 52,000 | 61,010 |
| a pct10 | 38,060 | 39,710 |
| a pct25 | 45,380 | 48,190 |
| a pct75 | 66,410 | 78,280 |
| a pct90 | 81,990 | 98,990 |
| h mean | 27 | 31 |
| h median | 25 | 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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