The salary statistics and trend of paralegals and legal assistants in the industry of heavy and civil engineering construction are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare paralegals and legal assistant salaries in different industries within the construction sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $40,650 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $49,670 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $69,420 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $87,550 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $98,730 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for paralegals and legal assistants in the industry of heavy and civil engineering construction. 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 $98,730. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $69,420. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paralegals and legal assistants is $40,650.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of paralegals and legal assistants in the industry of Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $69,420 | -0.50% | 22.99% |
| 2016 | $69,770 | 16.54% | - |
| 2015 | $58,230 | 1.44% | - |
| 2014 | $57,390 | 3.76% | - |
| 2013 | $55,230 | 3.20% | - |
| 2012 | $53,460 | - | - |
The average salaries of paralegals and legal assistants in ten industries within the construction 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 |
|---|---|
| Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | |
| Land Subdivision | |
| Nonresidential Building Construction | |
| Building Equipment Contractors | |
| Specialty Trade Contractors | |
| Construction of Buildings | |
| Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors | |
| Residential Building Construction | |
| Utility System Construction | |
| Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction | |
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