Paralegal Schools
In Charlotte, North Carolina
The city of Charlotte has 2 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 Charlotte, which encompasses paralegal training at the following levels:
- Paralegal Certificate
- Associates degree in Paralegal
Statistics
Professional Trends
Charlotte Vs. North Carolina Paralegal Employment
| Charlotte | 2,700 |
| North Carolina | 11,400 |
Of the 11,400 paralegals employed in North Carolina, 2,700 work in Charlotte. The number of paralegals in Charlotte has shrunk by 10% from 2006 to 2010. As the number of paralegals in Charlotte has decreased, overall employment in Charlotte has increased.
Charlotte Vs. North Carolina Paralegal employment growth
| 12,320 | 12,870 | 12,460 | 11,960 | 11,400 |
| 3,000 | 3,400 | 3,200 | 2,950 | 2,700 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: North Carolina
- Dark Yellow: Charlotte
Paralegal VS. All professions salaries in Charlotte
| $40,555 | $39,820 | $42,290 | $44,715 | $46,950 |
| $39,710 | $41,200 | $42,490 | $43,890 | $44,630 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Paralegal in Charlotte
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Charlotte
In Charlotte, salaries for paralegals have increased. In 2010 Charlotte paralegals earned an average yearly salary of $46,950. Four years earlier in 2006, the average salary for paralegals in Charlotte was $40,555 per year. The growth in the salary of paralegals in Charlotte is faster than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Paralegals in Charlotte
10th percentile |
$29,830 |
25th percentile |
$37,405 |
50th percentile |
$45,175 |
75th percentile |
$56,535 |
90th percentile |
$66,885 |
Charlotte paralegals earn a median yearly salary of $45,175. The 10% of paralegals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $29,830 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately $66,885 per year.
Average Salaries for Paralegals and related professions in Charlotte
Homeland Security |
$39,853 |
Court Reporter |
$45,650 |
Criminal Justice |
$45,902 |
Paralegal |
$46,950 |
Law |
$58,959 |
Charlotte paralegals have earnings that are lower than the salaries earned by others in related fields, on average.
Educational Trends
Paralegal schools in Charlotte
Many of Charlotte's paralegals are graduates of one of the 2 accredited paralegal schools in the city.
Paralegal Programs Offered In Charlotte
associate |
2 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
1 |
| Total | 3 |
There are a total of 3 degree and certificate programs in paralegal offered by Charlotte's paralegal schools.
Student Completed Paralegal Degrees In Charlotte
associate |
56 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
33 |
| Total | 89 |
In 2010 approximately 89 students graduated from paralegal courses.