Paralegal Schools
In Buffalo, New York
Paralegal faculty can choose to work at only one paralegal school in Buffalo. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the paralegal academic community in Buffalo, and the future trends. Academia in paralegal includes paralegal training at the paralegal associates degree level.
Statistics
Professional Trends
Buffalo Vs. New York Paralegal Employment
| Buffalo | 2,420 |
| New York | 45,240 |
Of the 45,240 paralegals employed in New York, 2,420 work in Buffalo. There has been a 100% growth in the number of paralegals in Buffalo between the years 2006 and 2010. Overall employment in Buffalo has also increased.
Buffalo Vs. New York Paralegal employment growth
| 50,830 | 56,060 | 57,820 | 53,960 | 45,240 |
| 1,210 | 2,400 | 2,760 | 2,820 | 2,420 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: New York
- Dark Yellow: Buffalo
Paralegal VS. All professions salaries in Buffalo
| $37,135 | $39,230 | $39,890 | $43,350 | $42,740 |
| $37,400 | $38,640 | $40,170 | $40,960 | $42,010 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Paralegal in Buffalo
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Buffalo
Salaries for paralegals in Buffalo have increased. In 2010 Buffalo paralegals earned an average yearly salary of $42,740. Four years earlier in 2006, the average salary for paralegals in Buffalo was $37,135 per year. The growth in the salary of paralegals in Buffalo is faster than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Paralegals in Buffalo
10th percentile |
$27,115 |
25th percentile |
$33,580 |
50th percentile |
$42,165 |
75th percentile |
$50,920 |
90th percentile |
$58,390 |
Paralegals in Buffalo make a median yearly salary of $42,165. The difference in pay between the paralegals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 115%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $27,115 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $58,390 per year.
Average Salaries for Paralegals and related professions in Buffalo
Paralegal |
$42,740 |
Homeland Security |
$44,360 |
Criminal Justice |
$48,214 |
Court Reporter |
$62,300 |
Law |
$66,559 |
Paralegal salaries in Buffalo are, on average, lower than salaries earned for professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Paralegal schools in Buffalo
Many of Buffalo's paralegals are graduates of the only accredited paralegal school in the city.
Paralegal Programs Offered In Buffalo
associate |
1 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 1 |
There is one degree and certificate program in paralegal offered by Buffalo's paralegal school.
Student Completed Paralegal Degrees In Buffalo
associate |
33 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 33 |
Approximately 33 students completed paralegal courses in 2010.