Paralegal Schools
In Pasadena, California
The city of Pasadena has 2 schools where paralegal faculty can find employment. Below are statistics and other relevant data to help analyze the state of paralegal and paralegal education in Pasadena, which includes paralegal training at the following levels:
- Paralegal Certificate
- Associates degree in Paralegal
Statistics
Professional Trends
Pasadena Vs. California Paralegal Employment
| Pasadena | 18,160 |
| California | 56,490 |
Exactly 18,160 of the 56,490 paralegals employed in California, work in Pasadena. The number of paralegals in Pasadena has shrunk by 10% from 2006 to 2010. Overall employment in Pasadena has increased.
Pasadena Vs. California Paralegal employment growth
| 59,290 | 56,990 | 57,620 | 57,110 | 56,490 |
| 20,150 | 19,240 | 20,040 | 19,470 | 18,160 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: California
- Dark Yellow: Pasadena
Paralegal VS. All professions salaries in Pasadena
| $49,875 | $52,970 | $53,020 | $55,140 | $55,585 |
| $43,160 | $45,390 | $47,600 | $49,010 | $50,240 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Paralegal in Pasadena
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Pasadena
As the number of paralegals in Pasadena has shrunk, salaries for paralegals have increased. Pasadena paralegals made $55,585 per year, on average, in 2010. Four years earlier in 2006, the average salary for paralegals in Pasadena was $49,875 per year. This growth is slower than the salary trend for all careers in Pasadena.
Salary percentiles for Paralegals in Pasadena
10th percentile |
$30,320 |
25th percentile |
$39,705 |
50th percentile |
$53,325 |
75th percentile |
$70,215 |
90th percentile |
$84,905 |
Paralegals in Pasadena make a median yearly salary of $53,325. The difference in pay between the paralegals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 180%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $30,320 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $84,905 per year.
Average Salaries for Paralegals and related professions in Pasadena
Homeland Security |
$32,720 |
Criminal Justice |
$46,337 |
Paralegal |
$55,585 |
Law |
$90,200 |
Pasadena paralegals have earnings that are lower than the salaries earned by others in related fields, on average.
Educational Trends
Paralegal schools in Pasadena
Many of Pasadena's paralegals are graduates of one of the 2 accredited paralegal schools in the city.
Paralegal Programs Offered In Pasadena
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
2 |
| Total | 2 |
Pasadena's paralegal schools offer 2 paralegal degree and certificate programs.
Student Completed Paralegal Degrees In Pasadena
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
54 |
| Total | 54 |
In 2010 approximately 54 students completed paralegal courses.