career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Paralegals and Legal Assistants and Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Paralegals and Legal Assistants | Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 23-2011 | 21-1092 |
| title | Paralegals and Legal Assistants | Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists |
| onet code | 23-2011.00 | 21-1092.00 |
| description | 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. | Provide social services to assist in rehabilitation of law offenders in custody or on probation or parole. Make recommendations for actions involving formulation of rehabilitation plan and treatment of offender, including conditional release and education and employment stipulations. |
| job zone | 3 | 4 |
| major group | 23 | 21 |
| tot emp | 367,220 | 86,820 |
| a mean | 66,510 | 71,530 |
| a median | 61,010 | 64,520 |
| a pct10 | 39,710 | 45,390 |
| a pct25 | 48,190 | 52,580 |
| a pct75 | 78,280 | 84,030 |
| a pct90 | 98,990 | 106,290 |
| h mean | 31 | 34 |
| h median | 29 | 31 |
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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