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Legislators

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Legislators

National Avg Annual Salary

$67,390

National Avg Hourly Wage

$0.00

National Total Employment

26,510

Top Metro Avg Salary

$179,540

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Highest Paying State

Washington leads this occupation with an average annual salary of $142,000.

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Largest State Market

California has one of the largest employment markets with 2,470 jobs.

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Highest Paying Metro Area

Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA shows an average annual salary of $179,540.

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Largest Metro Market

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA has a broad labor footprint with 640 jobs.

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Top States for Legislators

Ranked by average annual salary. Click the state name to open that state’s ranking page.

State State Code Avg Salary Total Jobs View
Washington WA $142,000 1,300 Open
New York NY $120,330 1,440 Open
California CA $79,650 2,470 Open
Michigan MI $78,680 410 Open
Colorado CO $77,440 530 Open
Alaska AK $76,790 0 Open
Hawaii HI $75,250 120 Open
New Jersey NJ $72,500 420 Open
Pennsylvania PA $70,910 770 Open
Wisconsin WI $70,890 960 Open