Paralegals and Legal Assistants
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Quick Facts
Wages: |
Above the statewide median $30.15 / hour Read more about wages |
Outlook: |
Above statewide average
Growth rate: 12% Read more about outlook |
Education: |
Associate's degree is typically required. |
On the Job: |
Typical Work Tasks
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Job Title Examples: |
Judicial Assistant Probate Paralegal Legal Assistant See more job title examples |
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Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This career pays above the statewide median wage.
Wages for Paralegals and Legal Assistants *
U S |
$23.39 | $29.55 | $37.73 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$23.34 | $30.15 | $39.72 |
Central Minnesota |
$22.82 | $25.96 | $31.67 |
Northeast Minnesota |
$23.72 | $29.62 | $31.92 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$23.47 | $25.74 | $31.07 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$24.26 | $30.71 | $31.92 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$25.41 | $29.01 | $31.11 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$23.34 | $30.7 | $40.89 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 6140 workers employed in this medium-sized career.
Where do Paralegals and Legal Assistants most often work?
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Management of Companies and Enterprises
- Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
- Administrative and Support Services
Current Demand
This career is currently in high demand.
Future Demand
This career is seeing high growth compared to other
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