42200 economic 2025-2027
Ottawa Moderate
Canada Moderate
Paralegals and related occupations in Ottawa
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$21.50
/hr
Typical
$34.87
/hr
Experienced
$56.41
/hr
Average: $39.62/hr
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Employment Trends Analysis
The employment outlook will be Moderate for paralegals and related occupations (NOC 42200) in the Ottawa region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about paralegals and related occupations in the Ottawa region:
- Approximately 2,510 people work in this occupation.
- Paralegals and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 75%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 12%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 8%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 5%