career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Paralegals and Legal Assistants and Rehabilitation Counselors. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Paralegals and Legal Assistants | Rehabilitation Counselors |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 23-2011 | 21-1015 |
| title | Paralegals and Legal Assistants | Rehabilitation Counselors |
| onet code | 23-2011.00 | 21-1015.00 |
| 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. | Counsel individuals to maximize the independence and employability of persons coping with personal, social, and vocational difficulties that result from birth defects, illness, disease, accidents, aging, or the stress of daily life. Coordinate activities for residents of care and treatment facilities. Assess client needs and design and implement rehabilitation programs that may include personal and vocational counseling, training, and job placement. |
| job zone | 3 | 4 |
| major group | 23 | 21 |
| tot emp | 367,220 | 88,930 |
| a mean | 66,510 | 51,260 |
| a median | 61,010 | 46,110 |
| a pct10 | 39,710 | 34,480 |
| a pct25 | 48,190 | 38,700 |
| a pct75 | 78,280 | 59,040 |
| a pct90 | 98,990 | 77,200 |
| h mean | 31 | 24 |
| h median | 29 | 22 |
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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