Paralegal Schools
In Boston, Massachusetts
Paralegal faculty can choose to work at one of 4 paralegal schools in Boston. The trends in Boston's paralegal academic community can be evaluated by looking at the statistics and graphs below, which includes paralegal training at the following levels:
- Paralegal Certificate
- Associates degree in Paralegal
- Bachelors degree in Paralegal
Statistics
Professional Trends
Boston Vs. Massachusetts Paralegal Employment
| Boston | 8,940 |
| Massachusetts | 12,790 |
Of the 12,790 paralegals employed in Massachusetts, 8,940 work in Boston. Between 2006 and 2010, in Boston, there has been a 14% decline in the number of paralegals. Overall employment in Boston has increased.
Boston Vs. Massachusetts Paralegal employment growth
| 14,960 | 13,750 | 13,670 | 12,830 | 12,790 |
| 10,410 | 9,270 | 9,340 | 8,900 | 8,940 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Massachusetts
- Dark Yellow: Boston
Paralegal VS. All professions salaries in Boston
| $48,950 | $53,080 | $54,255 | $53,840 | $51,615 |
| $52,100 | $54,000 | $56,060 | $58,330 | $59,410 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Paralegal in Boston
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Boston
Salaries for paralegals in Boston have increased. In 2010 an average salary of $51,615 per year was earned by paralegals in Boston. Paralegals in Boston made a yearly average salary of $48,950, four years earlier in 2006. The growth in the salary of paralegals in Boston is slower than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Paralegals in Boston
10th percentile |
$31,780 |
25th percentile |
$38,135 |
50th percentile |
$49,195 |
75th percentile |
$64,040 |
90th percentile |
$76,195 |
Paralegals in Boston earn a median salary of $49,195 per year. The 10% of paralegals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $31,780 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately $76,195 per year.
Average Salaries for Paralegals and related professions in Boston
Homeland Security |
$47,090 |
Criminal Justice |
$51,022 |
Paralegal |
$51,615 |
Court Reporter |
$61,610 |
Law |
$74,581 |
On average paralegal salaries in Boston are lower than salaries earned by their professional counterparts in related professions.
Educational Trends
Paralegal schools in Boston
Many of Boston's paralegals are graduates of one of the 4 accredited paralegal schools in the city.
Paralegal Programs Offered In Boston
associate |
2 |
bachelor |
1 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
1 |
| Total | 4 |
Boston's paralegal schools offer 4 paralegal degree and certificate programs.
Student Completed Paralegal Degrees In Boston
associate |
25 |
bachelor |
18 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
13 |
| Total | 56 |
In 2010 approximately 56 students completed paralegal courses.