Paralegal Schools
In Yakima, Washington
There is only one paralegal school in Yakima for faculty to choose from. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the paralegal academic community in Yakima, and the future trends. Academia in paralegal includes paralegal training at the paralegal certificate level.
Statistics
Professional Trends
Yakima Vs. Washington Paralegal Employment
| Yakima | 220 |
| Washington | 10,210 |
Exactly 220 of the 10,210 paralegals employed in Washington State, work in Yakima. Between 2006 and 2010, the number of paralegals in Yakima has grown by 16%. As the number of paralegals in Yakima has increased, overall employment in Yakima has also increased.
Yakima Vs. Washington Paralegal employment growth
| 8,250 | 8,610 | 9,740 | 10,200 | 10,210 |
| 190 | 210 | 190 | 150 | 220 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Washington
- Dark Yellow: Yakima
Paralegal VS. All professions salaries in Yakima
| $29,690 | $31,670 | $35,185 | $39,955 | $41,640 |
| $34,280 | $35,010 | $36,180 | $37,140 | $38,230 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Paralegal in Yakima
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Yakima
In Yakima, salaries for paralegals have increased. In 2010 paralegals in Yakima reportedly earned an average salary of $41,640 per year. Four years earlier in 2006, the average salary for paralegals in Yakima was $29,690 per year. The growth in the salary of paralegals in Yakima is faster than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Paralegals in Yakima
10th percentile |
$32,075 |
25th percentile |
$35,345 |
50th percentile |
$39,930 |
75th percentile |
$47,335 |
90th percentile |
$56,125 |
Yakima paralegals earn a median yearly salary of $39,930. The difference in pay between the paralegals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 75%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $32,075 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $56,125 per year.
Average Salaries for Paralegals and related professions in Yakima
Paralegal |
$41,640 |
Homeland Security |
$45,943 |
Criminal Justice |
$49,373 |
Law |
$67,114 |
Yakima paralegals have earnings that are lower than the salaries earned by others in related fields, on average.
Educational Trends
Paralegal schools in Yakima
There is only one accredited paralegal school in the city. Many of Yakima's paralegals are graduates of this school.
Paralegal Programs Offered In Yakima
| No data at this time. |
Yakima's paralegal school offers one paralegal degree and certificate program.
Student Completed Paralegal Degrees In Yakima
| No data at this time. |