Paralegal Schools
In Phoenix, Arizona

There are 6 paralegal schools in Phoenix for faculty to choose from. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in paralegal in the city of Phoenix, which encompasses paralegal training at the following levels:

  • Paralegal Certificate
  • Associates degree in Paralegal
  • Bachelors degree in Paralegal

Statistics

Professional Trends

Phoenix Vs. Arizona Paralegal Employment

Phoenix 7,200
Arizona 9,260

Exactly 7,200 of the 9,260 paralegals employed in Arizona, work in Phoenix. Between 2006 and 2010, the number of paralegals in Phoenix has grown by 12%. As the employment for paralegals in Phoenix has increased, overall employment in Phoenix has also increased.

Phoenix Vs. Arizona Paralegal employment growth

7,950 8,890 9,730 9,700 9,260
6,410 7,140 7,520 7,530 7,200
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
  • Grey: Arizona
  • Dark Yellow: Phoenix

Paralegal VS. All professions salaries in Phoenix

$44,885 $46,180 $45,715 $45,240 $45,935
$37,130 $38,360 $40,110 $41,930 $43,450
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
  • Light Blue: Paralegal in Phoenix
  • Dark Yellow: All Professions in Phoenix

Salaries for paralegals in Phoenix have increased. Phoenix paralegals made $45,935 per year, on average, in 2010. Four years earlier in 2006, the average salary for paralegals in Phoenix was $44,885 per year. This growth is slower than the salary trend for all careers in Phoenix.

Salary percentiles for Paralegals in Phoenix

10th percentile		 $30,275
25th percentile		 $35,840
50th percentile		 $45,405
75th percentile		 $54,475
90th percentile		 $64,375

Paralegals make a median salary of $45,405 per year in Phoenix. The 10% of paralegals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $30,275 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately 113% higher salaries.

Average Salaries for Paralegals and related professions in Phoenix

Homeland Security		 $41,650
Criminal Justice		 $45,142
Paralegal		 $45,935
Court Reporter		 $51,130
Law		 $65,592

On average paralegal salaries in Phoenix are lower than salaries earned by their professional counterparts in related professions.

Educational Trends

Paralegal schools in Phoenix

6

There are 6 accredited paralegal schools in the city. Many of Phoenix's paralegals are graduates of one of these schools.

Paralegal Programs Offered In Phoenix

associate		 3
bachelor		 0
master		 0
doctor		 0
Certificate		 1
Total4

There are a total of 4 degree and certificate programs in paralegal offered by Phoenix's paralegal schools.

Student Completed Paralegal Degrees In Phoenix

associate		 79
bachelor		 0
master		 0
doctor		 0
Certificate		 67
Total146

Approximately 146 students completed paralegal courses in 2010.

Paralegal Faculty Salaries in Phoenix, Arizona

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