career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Cost Estimators and Paralegals and Legal Assistants. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Cost Estimators | Paralegals and Legal Assistants |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 13-1051 | 23-2011 |
| title | Cost Estimators | Paralegals and Legal Assistants |
| onet code | 13-1051.00 | 23-2011.00 |
| description | Prepare cost estimates for product manufacturing, construction projects, or services to aid management in bidding on or determining price of product or service. May specialize according to particular service performed or type of product manufactured. | 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 | 219,530 | 367,220 |
| a mean | 83,160 | 66,510 |
| a median | 77,070 | 61,010 |
| a pct10 | 46,330 | 39,710 |
| a pct25 | 59,830 | 48,190 |
| a pct75 | 99,630 | 78,280 |
| a pct90 | 128,640 | 98,990 |
| h mean | 39 | 31 |
| h median | 37 | 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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