Paralegal Schools
In Vancouver, Washington
In Vancouver, there are 2 paralegal schools where paralegal faculty can find employment. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in paralegal in the city of Vancouver, which encompasses paralegal training at the following levels:
- Paralegal Certificate
- Associates degree in Paralegal
Statistics
Professional Trends
Vancouver Vs. Washington Paralegal Employment
| Vancouver | 3,900 |
| Washington | 10,210 |
Exactly 3,900 of Washington State's 10,210 paralegals work in Vancouver. Between 2006 and 2010, in Vancouver, there has been a 3% decline in the number of paralegals. As the number of paralegals in Vancouver has decreased, overall employment in Vancouver has increased.
Vancouver Vs. Washington Paralegal employment growth
| 8,250 | 8,610 | 9,740 | 10,200 | 10,210 |
| 4,030 | 4,300 | 4,240 | 4,260 | 3,900 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Washington
- Dark Yellow: Vancouver
Paralegal VS. All professions salaries in Vancouver
| $43,880 | $44,690 | $46,890 | $48,220 | $49,625 |
| $41,750 | $43,370 | $45,060 | $46,080 | $46,970 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Paralegal in Vancouver
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Vancouver
Salaries for paralegals in Vancouver have increased. Vancouver paralegals made $49,625 per year, on average, in 2010. Paralegals in Vancouver made a yearly average salary of $43,880, four years earlier in 2006. The growth in the salary of paralegals in Vancouver is slower than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Paralegals in Vancouver
10th percentile |
$29,095 |
25th percentile |
$36,545 |
50th percentile |
$48,410 |
75th percentile |
$59,550 |
90th percentile |
$71,005 |
Paralegals make a median salary of $48,410 per year in Vancouver. The 10% of paralegals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $29,095 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately 144% higher salaries.
Average Salaries for Paralegals and related professions in Vancouver
Homeland Security |
$48,710 |
Paralegal |
$49,625 |
Criminal Justice |
$53,544 |
Law |
$68,439 |
Court Reporter |
$96,730 |
On average paralegal salaries in Vancouver are lower than salaries earned by their professional counterparts in related professions.
Educational Trends
Paralegal schools in Vancouver
There are 2 accredited paralegal schools in the city. Many of Vancouver's paralegals are graduates of one of these schools.
Paralegal Programs Offered In Vancouver
associate |
2 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
1 |
| Total | 3 |
Vancouver's paralegal schools offer 3 paralegal degree and certificate programs.
Student Completed Paralegal Degrees In Vancouver
associate |
20 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
5 |
| Total | 25 |
Approximately 25 students graduated from paralegal courses in 2010.