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| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 720 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 696 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 695 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 679 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 664 | 0.00% |
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $89,830 | $43.19 | +3.2% |
| 2024 | $87,020 | $41.84 | +1.7% |
| 2023 | $85,570 | $41.14 | +1.4% |
| 2022 | $84,395 | $40.57 | +0.9% |
| 2021 | $83,623 | $40.20 | +2.0% |
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 133 | 19% |
| 2 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 29 | 5% |
| 3 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 20 | 2% |
| 4 | California | 39,536,653 | 381 | 1% |
| 5 | Florida | 20,984,400 | 301 | 1% |
| 6 | Texas | 28,304,596 | 264 | 1% |
| 7 | New York | 19,849,399 | 187 | 1% |
| 8 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 97 | 1% |
| 9 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 79 | 1% |
| 10 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 78 | 1% |
| 11 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 71 | 1% |
| 12 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 70 | 1% |
| 13 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 69 | 1% |
| 14 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 55 | 1% |
| 15 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 45 | 1% |
| 16 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 34 | 1% |
| 17 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 27 | 1% |
| 18 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 18 | 1% |
| 19 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 11 | 1% |
| 20 | Alaska | 739,795 | 10 | 1% |
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charlotte | 1 | 0% | $68,717 |
Kimberly Dasse: By taking the steps I have outlined above, new entrants will set themselves up for success by finding the right roles for themselves and developing valued skills.
Charity Rohlfs J.D.: Find a mentor and be involved with your local legal associations. Porter Gale said, “your network is your net worth.” And, I couldn’t agree more! As a new paralegal, legal operations specialist, or attorney, growing your network helps in all aspects of your career. You will gain new skills, increase your business development ability, engage in meaningful volunteering opportunities, and truly find an area of law you want to specialize in.
Charity Rohlfs J.D.: Do your research and clearly communicate your ask with supporting evidence. A simple internet search will provide you actual salary ranges. An applicant then needs to take this information and explain why X is the amount based on individual specifics. Also, never negotiated against yourself—meaning sometimes you need to be silent and wait.

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Mike Gunter Ph.D.: Good writing will always be crucial. There are all types of audiences, of course, so you need to adjust accordingly. But even as technology changes, good writing will remain a valuable asset.