Paralegal Schools
In Winston-Salem, North Carolina
There is only one paralegal school in Winston-Salem 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 Winston-Salem, which encompasses paralegal training at the following levels:
- Paralegal Certificate
- Associates degree in Paralegal
Statistics
Professional Trends
Winston-Salem Vs. North Carolina Paralegal Employment
| Winston-Salem | 1,150 |
| North Carolina | 11,400 |
Exactly 1,150 of North Carolina's 11,400 paralegals work in Winston-Salem. The number of paralegals in Winston-Salem has grown by 13% from 2006 to 2010. Overall employment in Winston-Salem has also increased.
Winston-Salem Vs. North Carolina Paralegal employment growth
| 12,320 | 12,870 | 12,460 | 11,960 | 11,400 |
| 1,020 | 1,050 | 980 | 1,010 | 1,150 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: North Carolina
- Dark Yellow: Winston-Salem
Paralegal VS. All professions salaries in Winston-Salem
| $35,260 | $37,235 | $40,480 | $42,525 | $40,775 |
| $36,480 | $38,170 | $39,060 | $39,980 | $40,820 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Paralegal in Winston-Salem
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Winston-Salem
As the number of paralegals in Winston-Salem has grown, salaries for paralegals have also increased. Winston-Salem paralegals made $40,775 per year, on average, in 2010. Four years earlier in 2006, the average salary for paralegals in Winston-Salem was $35,260 per year. The growth in the salary of paralegals in Winston-Salem is faster than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Paralegals in Winston-Salem
10th percentile |
$28,500 |
25th percentile |
$32,140 |
50th percentile |
$39,110 |
75th percentile |
$47,605 |
90th percentile |
$57,720 |
Paralegals in Winston-Salem make a median yearly salary of $39,110. The difference in pay between the paralegals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 103%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $28,500 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $57,720 per year.
Average Salaries for Paralegals and related professions in Winston-Salem
Homeland Security |
$35,797 |
Criminal Justice |
$37,923 |
Paralegal |
$40,775 |
Law |
$51,709 |
On average paralegals in Winston-Salem earn salaries that are lower than the salaries earned by other professionals in Winston-Salem.
Educational Trends
Paralegal schools in Winston-Salem
Many of Winston-Salem's paralegals are graduates of the only accredited paralegal school in the city.
Paralegal Programs Offered In Winston-Salem
associate |
1 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
2 |
| Total | 3 |
Winston-Salem's paralegal schools offer 3 paralegal degree and certificate programs.
Student Completed Paralegal Degrees In Winston-Salem
associate |
24 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
16 |
| Total | 40 |
In 2010 approximately 40 students completed paralegal courses.