Legislators Salary in Jefferson City, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jefferson City, MO

Median annual salary $39,270 -12.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $39,270
90th percentile $39,270
Employed locally 230
National median $44,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,270
    25th
    $39,270
    50th (median)
    $39,270
    75th
    $39,270
    90th
    $39,270

    Jefferson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,425 2023 • Census ACS
    Legislators salary vs area income 54% Median Legislators salary is 46% 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
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $138,380
    Modesto, CA $67,780
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $64,400
    Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $60,740
    West Montana nonmetropolitan area $56,930
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $54,430

    Related occupations in Jefferson City, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $74,940
    Managers, All Other $87,420
    Financial Managers $106,000
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $114,930
    Medical and Health Services Managers $96,140
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $88,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Legislators make per hour in Jefferson City?

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

    Is Jefferson City above or below average for Legislators salaries?

    The median Legislators salary in Jefferson City, MO is 12.4% 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 Jefferson City?

    Entry-level Legislators (10th percentile) earn around $39,270 per year in Jefferson City, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,270.