The salary statistics and trend of paralegals and legal assistants in the industry of broadcasting (except internet) are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare paralegals and legal assistant salaries in different industries within the information sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $35,200 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $48,650 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $61,690 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $75,420 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $88,060 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for paralegals and legal assistants in the industry of broadcasting (except internet). 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 $88,060. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $61,690. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paralegals and legal assistants is $35,200.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of paralegals and legal assistants in the industry of Broadcasting (except Internet) from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $61,690 | 6.71% | -4.18% |
| 2016 | $57,550 | 2.19% | - |
| 2015 | $56,290 | -10.66% | - |
| 2014 | $62,290 | -2.28% | - |
| 2013 | $63,710 | -0.88% | - |
| 2012 | $64,270 | - | - |
The average salaries of paralegals and legal assistants in 17 industries within the information 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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