career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates and Paralegals and Legal Assistants. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | Paralegals and Legal Assistants |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 23-1023 | 23-2011 |
| title | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | Paralegals and Legal Assistants |
| onet code | 23-1023.00 | 23-2011.00 |
| description | Arbitrate, advise, adjudicate, or administer justice in a court of law. May sentence defendant in criminal cases according to government statutes or sentencing guidelines. May determine liability of defendant in civil cases. May perform wedding ceremonies. | 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 | 5 | 3 |
| major group | 23 | 23 |
| tot emp | 25,580 | 367,220 |
| a mean | 143,110 | 66,510 |
| a median | 156,210 | 61,010 |
| a pct10 | 46,520 | 39,710 |
| a pct25 | 86,060 | 48,190 |
| a pct75 | 189,890 | 78,280 |
| a pct90 | 216,540 | 98,990 |
| h mean | 68 | 31 |
| h median | 75 | 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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