Legislators Salary in Lakeland, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL

Median annual salary $48,200 +7.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $24,960
90th percentile $176,700
Employed locally 40
National median $44,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,960
    25th
    $27,370
    50th (median)
    $48,200
    75th
    $89,090
    90th
    $176,700

    Lakeland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,644 2023 • Census ACS
    Legislators salary vs area income 76% Median Legislators salary is 24% 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
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $74,600
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $56,420
    Jacksonville, FL $56,080
    Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $51,900
    Florida $46,910
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $46,730

    Related occupations in Lakeland, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $94,100
    Financial Managers $130,560
    Managers, All Other $99,990
    Medical and Health Services Managers $101,590
    Sales Managers $120,600
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $156,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Legislators make per hour in Lakeland?

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

    Is Lakeland above or below average for Legislators salaries?

    The median Legislators salary in Lakeland, FL is 7.6% 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 Lakeland?

    Entry-level Legislators (10th percentile) earn around $24,960 per year in Lakeland, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,370.