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Top Legal Careers by Salary
The 25 highest-paying careers in legal occupations based on BLS data.
8
Careers
$91,933
Avg Salary
+1.7%
Avg Growth
Related Work Experience
Most Common Ed.
1
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates
Related Work Experience
$156,210+2.5%
3
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers
Related Work Experience
$115,230-0.7%
4
Legal Support Workers, All Other
Associate's degree
$68,760-1.2%
5
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators
Post-Doctoral Training
$67,710+4.3%
6
Paralegals and Legal Assistants
Bachelor's Degree
$61,010+0.2%
7
Judicial Law Clerks
Related Work Experience
$60,400+2.5%
8
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers
High School Diploma
$54,980+2%
Education Requirements
Related Work Experience4 of 8
Associate's degree1 of 8
Post-Doctoral Training1 of 8
Bachelor's Degree1 of 8
High School Diploma1 of 8
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many careers are in the Top Legal Careers by Salary guide?
- This guide covers 8 occupations, including Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates, Lawyers, Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers, and 5 more.
- What is the salary range for careers in this guide?
- Salaries range from $54,980 (Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers) to $156,210 (Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates) median annual wage, based on BLS data.
- What education is typically needed for these careers?
- The most common entry-level requirement is a Related Work Experience (4 of 8 careers). Education requirements vary across the guide.
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