States with Fastest Legislators Salary Growth
These states raised Legislators salaries the most from 2019 to 2024. Useful for relocation decisions and understanding regional wage trends.
13
States with Growth
+261.6%
Highest Growth
+68.6%
Average Growth
2
States with Decline
Top 15 States for Salary Growth
Legislators salary increase from 2019 to 2024
All 13 States with Salary Growth
| Rank | State | 2019 Salary | 2024 Salary | $ Increase | % Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michigan | $20,220 | $73,110 | +$52,890 | +261.6% |
| 2 | Arkansas | $19,110 | $44,350 | +$25,240 | +132.1% |
| 3 | Indiana | $20,020 | $39,940 | +$19,920 | +99.5% |
| 4 | Montana | $27,940 | $50,710 | +$22,770 | +81.5% |
| 5 | Nebraska | $20,500 | $32,620 | +$12,120 | +59.1% |
| 6 | Idaho | $17,640 | $27,720 | +$10,080 | +57.1% |
| 7 | Alabama | $18,880 | $26,990 | +$8,110 | +43.0% |
| 8 | Iowa | $27,520 | $39,290 | +$11,770 | +42.8% |
| 9 | Florida | $36,060 | $46,910 | +$10,850 | +30.1% |
| 10 | Kansas | $18,230 | $23,210 | +$4,980 | +27.3% |
| 11 | Hawaii | $59,600 | $74,150 | +$14,550 | +24.4% |
| 12 | Colorado | $53,930 | $66,700 | +$12,770 | +23.7% |
| 13 | Maryland | $49,720 | $54,430 | +$4,710 | +9.5% |
2 States with Salary Decline
| Rank | State | 2019 Salary | 2024 Salary | $ Decrease | % Decline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $51,210 | $50,400 | -$810 | -1.6% |
| 2 | California | $54,480 | $54,290 | -$190 | -0.3% |
About This Data
Salary growth is calculated by comparing the median annual wage for Legislators in each state between 2019 and 2024, using Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Growth percentage = (2024 median - 2019 median) / 2019 median × 100.