career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Paralegals and Legal Assistants and Sociologists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Paralegals and Legal Assistants | Sociologists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 23-2011 | 19-3041 |
| title | Paralegals and Legal Assistants | Sociologists |
| onet code | 23-2011.00 | 19-3041.00 |
| 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. | Study human society and social behavior by examining the groups and social institutions that people form, as well as various social, religious, political, and business organizations. May study the behavior and interaction of groups, trace their origin and growth, and analyze the influence of group activities on individual members. |
| job zone | 3 | 5 |
| major group | 23 | 19 |
| tot emp | 367,220 | 2,950 |
| a mean | 66,510 | 111,670 |
| a median | 61,010 | 101,690 |
| a pct10 | 39,710 | 60,710 |
| a pct25 | 48,190 | 78,150 |
| a pct75 | 78,280 | 134,780 |
| a pct90 | 98,990 | 168,590 |
| h mean | 31 | 53 |
| 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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