Legislators

Occupation

$44,810
National Median Salary
—
Median Hourly Wage
26,510
Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$20,380
$29,120
$44,810
$80,350
$137,820

10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile

Salary Trend (2014-2024)

+122.1%
10 Year Change
$20,180
2014 Median
$44,810
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Best Paying States Fastest Growing States Where This Career Pays Above Average

Top Paying Industries for Legislators

Industry Annual Median Employment
State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) $48,160 3,130
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) $44,810 26,510
Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) $44,140 23,380

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Top Paying States for Legislators

State Annual Median Employment
Washington $109,390 1,300
New York $97,050 1,440
Hawaii $74,150 120
Michigan $73,110 410
Colorado $66,700 530

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State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)