The salary statistics and trend of paralegals and legal assistants in the industry of miscellaneous 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 | $39,210 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $52,350 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $67,860 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $81,080 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $99,700 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for paralegals and legal assistants in the industry of miscellaneous 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 $99,700. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $67,860. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paralegals and legal assistants is $39,210.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of paralegals and legal assistants in the industry of Miscellaneous Manufacturing from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $67,860 | 1.93% | 9.92% |
| 2016 | $66,550 | 6.88% | - |
| 2015 | $61,970 | 5.12% | - |
| 2014 | $58,800 | -2.72% | - |
| 2013 | $60,400 | -1.21% | - |
| 2012 | $61,130 | - | - |
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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