Legal Occupations (original) (raw)
Workers in this group interpret the law and support law-related activities.
Overall employment in legal occupations is projected to grow about as fast as the average for all occupations from 2023 to 2033. About 85,600 openings are projected each year, on average, in these occupations due to employment growth and the need to replace workers who leave the occupations permanently.
The median annual wage for this group was 99,220inMay2023,whichwashigherthanthemedianannualwageforalloccupationsof99,220 in May 2023, which was higher than the median annual wage for all occupations of 99,220inMay2023,whichwashigherthanthemedianannualwageforalloccupationsof48,060.
BLS employment projections, wage, and other data for related occupations not shown in the following table are available on the Data for Occupations Not Covered in Detail page. Information highlighting physical demands, cognitive and mental requirements, and other qualifications for workers in this group are available in a BLS Occupational Requirements Survey (ORS) profile.
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Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators | Arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators facilitate negotiation and dialogue between disputing parties to help resolve conflicts outside of the court system. | Bachelor's degree | $71,540 |
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Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners | Court reporters create word-for-word transcriptions at trials, depositions, and other legal proceedings. Simultaneous captioners provide similar transcriptions for television or for presentations in other settings, such as press conferences and business meetings, for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. | Postsecondary nondegree award | $63,940 |
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Judges and Hearing Officers | Judges and hearing officers oversee legal matters in court or administrative proceedings. | Doctoral or professional degree | $132,950 |
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Lawyers | Lawyers advise and represent clients on legal proceedings or transactions. | Doctoral or professional degree | $145,760 |
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Paralegals and Legal Assistants | Paralegals and legal assistants support lawyers by performing a variety of tasks, such as maintaining and organizing files, conducting legal research, and drafting documents. | Associate's degree | $60,970 |
2023 Median Pay
The wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less. Median wage data are from the BLS Occupational Employment Statistics survey.
Entry-level Education
Typical level of education that most workers need to enter this occupation.
Last Modified Date: Thursday, August 29, 2024