career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Loan Officers and Paralegals and Legal Assistants. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Loan Officers | Paralegals and Legal Assistants |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 13-2072 | 23-2011 |
| title | Loan Officers | Paralegals and Legal Assistants |
| onet code | 13-2072.00 | 23-2011.00 |
| description | Evaluate, authorize, or recommend approval of commercial, real estate, or credit loans. Advise borrowers on financial status and payment methods. Includes mortgage loan officers and agents, collection analysts, loan servicing officers, loan underwriters, and payday loan officers. | 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 | 290,530 | 367,220 |
| a mean | 86,020 | 66,510 |
| a median | 74,180 | 61,010 |
| a pct10 | 38,490 | 39,710 |
| a pct25 | 50,460 | 48,190 |
| a pct75 | 101,920 | 78,280 |
| a pct90 | 145,780 | 98,990 |
| h mean | 41 | 31 |
| h median | 35 | 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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