Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators
Arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators help resolve conflicts outside of the court system by facilitating negotiation and dialogue between disputing parties.
Bachelor’s degree
$61,280
Court reporters create word-for-word transcriptions at trials, depositions, and other legal proceedings. Some court reporters provide captioning for television and real-time translation for deaf or hard-of-hearing people at public events, at business meetings, or in classrooms.
Postsecondary non-degree award
$48,160
Judges and hearing officers apply the law by overseeing the legal process in courts. They also conduct pretrial hearings, resolve administrative disputes, facilitate negotiations between opposing parties, and issue legal decisions.
Doctoral or professional degree
$102,980
Lawyers advise and represent individuals, businesses, and government agencies on legal issues and disputes.
Doctoral or professional degree
$113,530
Paralegals and Legal Assistants
Paralegals and legal assistants do a variety of tasks to support lawyers, including maintaining and organizing files, conducting legal research, and drafting documents.
Associate’s degree
$46,990
