Louisiana Paralegal and Legal Assistant Schools And Careers

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Fast Facts for Paralegals And Legal Assistants in Louisiana

  • Cities with highest percentage of jobs relative to population: New Orleans, Lafayette and Alexandria
  • Cities with lowest percentage of jobs relative to population: Baton Rouge, Shreveport and Lake Charles
  • Cities with the highest absolute number of jobs: New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Lafayette

Salaries for Paralegals And Legal Assistants in Louisiana

  • Metro areas with the highest median salaries: Shreveport, New Orleans and Lafayette
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Metro Areas Rated for Popularity for:
Paralegals And Legal Assistants

Listed below are metro areas ranked by the popularity of jobs for Paralegals And Legal Assistants relative to the population of the city. Salary data was obtained from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

2019 Occupational Employment Statistics and 2018-28 Employment Projections, Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS.gov

Metro Area
Jobs
Annual Median Salary
Lafayette340$41,920
Monroe250$39,640
New Orleans-Metairie2200$57,570
Baton Rouge860$45,940
Lake CharlesN/A$44,310
Shreveport-Bossier City330$51,010
Alexandria120$43,540
Houma-Thibodaux80$43,510
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