Legislators Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $41,070 -8.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $108,260
Employed locally 640
National median $44,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $35,780
    50th (median)
    $41,070
    75th
    $78,760
    90th
    $108,260

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Legislators salary vs area income 44% Median Legislators salary is 56% 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
    Utica-Rome, NY $173,280
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $110,350
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $79,770
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $74,880
    Modesto, CA $67,780
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $64,400

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$127,610
    Sales Managers$126,790
    Financial Managers$171,920
    Managers, All Other$165,340
    Computer and Information Systems Managers$191,410
    Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$74,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Legislators make per hour in Los Angeles?

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

    Is Los Angeles above or below average for Legislators salaries?

    The median Legislators salary in Los Angeles, CA is 8.3% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Legislators (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,780.