Legislators Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $48,880 +9.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $19,320
90th percentile $126,490
Employed locally 230
National median $44,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,320
    25th
    $33,790
    50th (median)
    $48,880
    75th
    $95,680
    90th
    $126,490

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Legislators salary vs area income 56% Median Legislators salary is 44% 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
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $45,620
    Texarkana, TX-AR $44,350
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $43,940
    College Station-Bryan, TX $39,300
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $37,510
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $33,790

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $108,690
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $169,860
    Sales Managers $137,130
    Financial Managers $164,240
    Managers, All Other $137,680
    Marketing Managers $147,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Legislators make per hour in Dallas?

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

    Is Dallas above or below average for Legislators salaries?

    The median Legislators salary in Dallas, TX is 9.1% above 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Legislators (10th percentile) earn around $19,320 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,790.