career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Paralegals and Legal Assistants and Purchasing Managers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Paralegals and Legal Assistants | Purchasing Managers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 23-2011 | 11-3061 |
| title | Paralegals and Legal Assistants | Purchasing Managers |
| onet code | 23-2011.00 | 11-3061.00 |
| 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. | Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of buyers, purchasing officers, and related workers involved in purchasing materials, products, and services. Includes wholesale or retail trade merchandising managers and procurement managers. |
| job zone | 3 | 4 |
| major group | 23 | 11 |
| tot emp | 367,220 | 81,240 |
| a mean | 66,510 | 150,630 |
| a median | 61,010 | 139,510 |
| a pct10 | 39,710 | 85,500 |
| a pct25 | 48,190 | 107,430 |
| a pct75 | 78,280 | 175,460 |
| a pct90 | 98,990 | 219,140 |
| h mean | 31 | 72 |
| h median | 29 | 67 |
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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