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Legislators
Role Overview
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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Salary by State (top paying)
| State | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Washington | $109,390 |
| New York | $97,050 |
| Hawaii | $74,150 |
| Michigan | $73,110 |
| Colorado | $66,700 |
| Wisconsin | $58,850 |
| Delaware | $58,250 |
| Maryland | $54,430 |
| California | $54,290 |
| Pennsylvania | $51,490 |
| Montana | $50,710 |
| Utah | $50,600 |
| Alaska | $50,400 |
| New Jersey | $48,050 |
| Virginia | $47,730 |
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BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), BLS Employment Projections.
Median Annual Salary
$44,810
Projected Growth (10yr)
+3.4%
Avg. annual openings
2.2k
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