career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Civil Engineers and Paralegals and Legal Assistants. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Civil Engineers | Paralegals and Legal Assistants |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-2051 | 23-2011 |
| title | Civil Engineers | Paralegals and Legal Assistants |
| onet code | 17-2051.00 | 23-2011.00 |
| description | Perform engineering duties in planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of building structures and facilities, such as roads, railroads, airports, bridges, harbors, channels, dams, irrigation projects, pipelines, power plants, and water and sewage systems. | 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 | 17 | 23 |
| tot emp | 355,410 | 367,220 |
| a mean | 107,050 | 66,510 |
| a median | 99,590 | 61,010 |
| a pct10 | 65,920 | 39,710 |
| a pct25 | 78,790 | 48,190 |
| a pct75 | 128,290 | 78,280 |
| a pct90 | 160,990 | 98,990 |
| h mean | 51 | 31 |
| h median | 47 | 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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