The salary statistics and trend of paralegals and legal assistants in the industry of chemical manufacturing are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare paralegals and legal assistant salaries in different industries within the manufacturing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $45,390 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $60,520 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $74,460 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $90,770 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $104,750 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for paralegals and legal assistants in the industry of chemical manufacturing. 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 $104,750. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $74,460. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paralegals and legal assistants is $45,390.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of paralegals and legal assistants in the industry of Chemical Manufacturing from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $74,460 | 4.49% | 11.36% |
| 2016 | $71,120 | 4.60% | - |
| 2015 | $67,850 | 3.86% | - |
| 2014 | $65,230 | 2.65% | - |
| 2013 | $63,500 | -3.94% | - |
| 2012 | $66,000 | - | - |
The average salaries of paralegals and legal assistants in 26 industries within the manufacturing sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of paralegals and legal assistants in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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