Legislators Salary in Atlantic City, NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ

Median annual salary $44,430 -0.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $31,470
90th percentile $159,170
Employed locally 90
National median $44,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,470
    25th
    $31,470
    50th (median)
    $44,430
    75th
    $89,830
    90th
    $159,170

    Atlantic City economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,600 2023 • Census ACS
    Legislators salary vs area income 55% Median Legislators salary is 45% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Legislators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Utica-Rome, NY $173,280
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $157,080
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $141,990
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $138,380
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $137,740
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $125,960

    Nearby metros — Legislators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $81,240
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $51,740
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $48,980

    Related occupations in Atlantic City, NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$114,230
    Managers, All Other$131,510
    Computer and Information Systems Managers$162,550
    Medical and Health Services Managers$128,220
    Food Service Managers$77,160
    Financial Managers$146,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Legislators make per hour in Atlantic City?

    The median hourly wage for Legislators in Atlantic City, NJ is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Atlantic City above or below average for Legislators salaries?

    The median Legislators salary in Atlantic City, NJ is 0.8% below the national median of $44,810. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Legislators in Atlantic City?

    Entry-level Legislators (10th percentile) earn around $31,470 per year in Atlantic City, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,470.