Legislators Wages
SOC 11-1030 • Full occupation profile
The median annual wage for Legislators is $47,290 nationally (2023 BLS OEWS). The 10th percentile is $21,010 and the 90th percentile is $129,510, showing the wide spread of wages in this occupation.
National Wage Distribution (2023)
Employment
32,460
P10
$21,010
P25
$28,810
Median
$47,290
P75
$82,200
P90
$129,510
National Wage Trend
How national median and mean wages for Legislators have moved across BLS OEWS release years.
| Year | Median | Mean | P10 | P90 | Employment | YoY Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $47,290 | $68,140 | $21,010 | $129,510 | 32,460 | — |
| 2022 | $48,090 | $71,100 | $20,970 | $149,710 | 42,890 | +1.69% |
| 2021 | $37,270 | $57,110 | $17,850 | $100,580 | 44,590 | -22.5% |
| 2020 | $33,200 | $53,560 | $18,120 | $105,100 | 51,290 | -10.92% |