Highest Paying State $109,390 Washington
National Avg Median $48,648 Across 33 states
Lowest Paying State $19,270 South Carolina

Legislators Salary in All 50 States

Compare Legislators pay across the country. Click any state for the full salary breakdown including percentiles, employment numbers, and related jobs.

State Median Salary Mean Salary Entry Level Top Earners Employed
Washington $109,390 $142,000 $50,120 N/A 1,300
New York $97,050 $120,330 $33,770 $224,450 1,440
Hawaii $74,150 $75,250 $72,340 $83,040 120
Michigan $73,110 $78,680 $27,040 $137,380 410
Colorado $66,700 $77,440 $29,990 $127,840 530
Wisconsin $58,850 $70,890 $19,760 $133,670 960
Delaware $58,250 $67,620 $31,500 $109,060 90
Maryland $54,430 $69,530 $31,200 $133,330 500
California $54,290 $79,650 $33,280 $133,900 2,470
Pennsylvania $51,490 $70,910 $18,210 $162,250 770
Montana $50,710 $61,870 $21,420 $117,980 440
Utah $50,600 $57,320 $19,440 $107,340 300
Alaska $50,400 $76,790 $33,890 $139,590 N/A
New Jersey $48,050 $72,500 $31,470 $161,090 420
Virginia $47,730 $60,460 $24,960 $102,600 N/A
Oklahoma $47,490 $54,790 $24,690 $64,990 370
West Virginia $46,990 $57,110 $20,170 $98,640 750
Florida $46,910 $65,500 $24,960 $126,820 810
Ohio $46,890 $65,080 $21,740 $134,250 1,360
Arkansas $44,350 $56,190 $24,850 $101,090 460
Texas $42,080 $58,210 $18,720 $111,210 2,040
North Dakota $41,550 $58,880 $17,300 $123,490 350
Indiana $39,940 $58,800 $18,100 $123,470 950
Iowa $39,290 $55,130 $27,700 $107,340 N/A
Wyoming $36,800 $38,580 $29,990 $49,660 50
New Mexico $34,630 $62,560 $25,850 $132,520 60
Illinois $33,160 $59,910 $29,120 $137,740 N/A
Nebraska $32,620 $49,430 $24,960 $85,970 360
Tennessee $30,300 $52,590 $25,090 $109,290 390
Idaho $27,720 $52,190 $17,810 $107,560 530
Alabama $26,990 $36,570 $18,270 $63,900 1,120
Kansas $23,210 $32,030 $15,080 $53,670 130
South Carolina $19,270 $23,360 $17,410 $30,980 660

Data from BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2024. Sorted by median salary (highest to lowest). Entry Level = 10th percentile, Top Earners = 90th percentile.

Legislators Salary FAQs

Which state pays Legislatorss the most?

Washington pays the highest median salary for Legislatorss at $109,390 per year, according to 2024 BLS data. The top 5 highest paying states are: Washington ($109,390), New York ($97,050), Hawaii ($74,150), Michigan ($73,110), Colorado ($66,700).

What is the average Legislators salary nationally?

The average median Legislators salary across all 33 states is $48,648 per year. The salary ranges from $19,270 in South Carolina to $109,390 in Washington — a difference of $90,120.

Which state pays Legislatorss the least?

South Carolina has the lowest median Legislators salary at $19,270 per year. However, cost of living in South Carolina may be lower, so purchasing power could be comparable.