The salary statistics and trend of paralegals and legal assistants in the industry of oil and gas extraction are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare paralegals and legal assistant salaries in different industries within the mining sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $40,580 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $48,010 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $63,350 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $85,340 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $109,900 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for paralegals and legal assistants in the industry of oil and gas extraction. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) paralegals and legal assistants is $109,900. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $63,350. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paralegals and legal assistants is $40,580.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of paralegals and legal assistants in the industry of Oil and Gas Extraction from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $63,350 | 3.24% | -6.24% |
| 2016 | $61,300 | -4.81% | - |
| 2015 | $64,250 | 1.91% | - |
| 2014 | $63,020 | -5.35% | - |
| 2013 | $66,390 | -1.37% | - |
| 2012 | $67,300 | - | - |
The average salaries of paralegals and legal assistants in two industries within the mining sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of paralegals and legal assistants in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Oil and Gas Extraction | |
| Oil and Gas Extraction | |
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