career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Paralegals and Legal Assistants and Survey Researchers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Paralegals and Legal Assistants | Survey Researchers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 23-2011 | 19-3022 |
| title | Paralegals and Legal Assistants | Survey Researchers |
| onet code | 23-2011.00 | 19-3022.00 |
| 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, develop, or conduct surveys. May analyze and interpret the meaning of survey data, determine survey objectives, or suggest or test question wording. Includes social scientists who primarily design questionnaires or supervise survey teams. |
| job zone | 3 | 5 |
| major group | 23 | 19 |
| tot emp | 367,220 | 7,720 |
| a mean | 66,510 | 73,470 |
| a median | 61,010 | 63,380 |
| a pct10 | 39,710 | 36,950 |
| a pct25 | 48,190 | 46,110 |
| a pct75 | 78,280 | 85,370 |
| a pct90 | 98,990 | 118,730 |
| h mean | 31 | 35 |
| h median | 29 | 30 |
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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