Legislators
Develop, introduce, or enact laws and statutes at the local, tribal, state, or federal level. Includes only workers in elected positions.
SOC: 11-1031.00
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Legislators (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
26,510
Wage Distribution by Percentile
Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $20,380. 25th percentile: U.S. $29,120. 50th percentile: U.S. $44,810. 75th percentile: U.S. $80,350. 90th percentile: U.S. $137,820. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.
- U.S.
| Metric | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers earn the following or less | $20,380 |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | $137,820 |
| Workers on average earn | $67,390 |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
In-Demand Technology
Frequently requested by employers in job postings
- Adobe Acrobat
- Cisco Webex
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft SQL Server
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Microsoft Visual Basic
- Microsoft Word
- Structured query language SQL
Technology Skills
- Adobe FrameMaker
- Antenna House
- Apple Numbers for Mac
- Apple iWork Keynote
- Apple iWork Pages
- Cisco AnyConnect
- Corel WordPerfect Office Suite
- GoodReader
Tools & Equipment
- Computer laser printers
- Laptop computers
- Tablet computers
- Wireless desktop printers