career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Data Scientists and Paralegals and Legal Assistants. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Data Scientists | Paralegals and Legal Assistants |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 15-2051 | 23-2011 |
| title | Data Scientists | Paralegals and Legal Assistants |
| onet code | 15-2051.00 | 23-2011.00 |
| description | Develop and implement a set of techniques or analytics applications to transform raw data into meaningful information using data-oriented programming languages and visualization software. Apply data mining, data modeling, natural language processing, and machine learning to extract and analyze information from large structured and unstructured datasets. Visualize, interpret, and report data findings. May create dynamic data reports. | 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 | 15 | 23 |
| tot emp | 233,440 | 367,220 |
| a mean | 124,590 | 66,510 |
| a median | 112,590 | 61,010 |
| a pct10 | 63,650 | 39,710 |
| a pct25 | 82,630 | 48,190 |
| a pct75 | 155,810 | 78,280 |
| a pct90 | 194,410 | 98,990 |
| h mean | 59 | 31 |
| h median | 54 | 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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