career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Paralegals and Legal Assistants and Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Paralegals and Legal Assistants | Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 23-2011 | 19-3099 |
| title | Paralegals and Legal Assistants | Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other |
| onet code | 23-2011.00 | 19-3099.00 |
| 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. | All social scientists and related workers not listed separately. |
| job zone | 3 | N/A |
| major group | 23 | 19 |
| tot emp | 367,220 | 36,970 |
| a mean | 66,510 | 106,440 |
| a median | 61,010 | 100,340 |
| a pct10 | 39,710 | 62,570 |
| a pct25 | 48,190 | 79,210 |
| a pct75 | 78,280 | 127,880 |
| a pct90 | 98,990 | 160,810 |
| h mean | 31 | 51 |
| h median | 29 | 48 |
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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