Legislator Career

Job Description: Develop, introduce, or enact laws and statutes at the local, tribal, state, or federal level. Includes only workers in elected positions.


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Legislator Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$67,390

Median Hourly Wage

$32.40*

Total Employed Nationally

26,510


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2025 wage data and 2024-2034 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2024-2034). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.