The salary statistics of paralegals and legal assistants in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare paralegals and legal assistant salaries in different industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $39,420 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $48,710 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $66,910 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $84,690 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $104,750 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for paralegals and legal assistants in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) paralegals and legal assistants is $104,750. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $66,910. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid paralegals and legal assistants is $39,420.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of paralegals and legal assistants in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $66,910 | 9.77% | 1.52% |
| 2017 | $60,370 | 5.32% | - |
| 2016 | $57,160 | 1.98% | - |
| 2015 | $56,030 | 1.84% | - |
| 2014 | $55,000 | -6.49% | - |
| 2013 | $58,570 | -12.50% | - |
| 2012 | $65,890 | - | - |
The average salaries of paralegals and legal assistants in two industries in the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector are shown below. For detailed paralegals and legal assistant salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries | |
| Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].