Paralegal Schools
In Montgomery, Alabama
The city of Montgomery has 2 schools where paralegal faculty can find employment. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the paralegal academic community in Montgomery, and the future trends. Academia in paralegal includes paralegal training at the following levels:
- Associates degree in Paralegal
- Bachelors degree in Paralegal
Statistics
Professional Trends
Montgomery Vs. Alabama Paralegal Employment
| Montgomery | 620 |
| Alabama | 5,770 |
Exactly 620 of the 5,770 paralegals employed in Alabama, work in Montgomery. Between 2006 and 2010, in Montgomery, there has been a 11% decline in the number of paralegals. As the employment for paralegals in Montgomery has decreased, overall employment in Montgomery has also decreased.
Montgomery Vs. Alabama Paralegal employment growth
| 6,500 | 6,890 | 6,500 | 6,080 | 5,770 |
| 700 | 730 | 690 | 670 | 620 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Alabama
- Dark Yellow: Montgomery
Paralegal VS. All professions salaries in Montgomery
| $35,840 | $34,725 | $35,360 | $37,135 | $37,880 |
| $33,250 | $34,880 | $35,860 | $37,330 | $38,330 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Paralegal in Montgomery
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Montgomery
Salaries for paralegals in Montgomery have increased. Montgomery paralegals made $37,880 per year, on average, in 2010. Paralegals in Montgomery made a yearly average salary of $35,840, four years earlier in 2006. This growth is slower than the salary trend for all careers in Montgomery.
Salary percentiles for Paralegals in Montgomery
10th percentile |
$21,265 |
25th percentile |
$27,125 |
50th percentile |
$37,695 |
75th percentile |
$46,820 |
90th percentile |
$53,755 |
Paralegals in Montgomery make a median yearly salary of $37,695. The 10% of paralegals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $21,265 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately $53,755 per year.
Average Salaries for Paralegals and related professions in Montgomery
Paralegal |
$37,880 |
Homeland Security |
$41,213 |
Criminal Justice |
$42,090 |
Court Reporter |
$43,250 |
Law |
$51,541 |
Montgomery paralegals have earnings that are lower than the salaries earned by others in related fields, on average.
Educational Trends
Paralegal schools in Montgomery
Many of Montgomery's paralegals are graduates of one of the 2 accredited paralegal schools in the city.
Paralegal Programs Offered In Montgomery
associate |
2 |
bachelor |
1 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 3 |
There are a total of 3 degree and certificate programs in paralegal offered by Montgomery's paralegal schools.
Student Completed Paralegal Degrees In Montgomery
associate |
90 |
bachelor |
4 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 94 |
In 2010 approximately 94 students completed paralegal courses.