Legislators Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $110,350 +146.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $128,200
Employed locally 300
National median $44,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $46,510
    50th (median)
    $110,350
    75th
    $128,200
    90th
    $128,200

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Legislators salary vs area income 117% Median Legislators salary is 17% above 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
    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
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $62,910

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $120,180
    Sales Managers $105,950
    Financial Managers $150,800
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $161,710
    Medical and Health Services Managers $149,730
    Managers, All Other $160,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Legislators make per hour in Sacramento?

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

    Is Sacramento above or below average for Legislators salaries?

    The median Legislators salary in Sacramento, CA is 146.3% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Legislators (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,510.