Legislators Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $79,770 +78% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $35,310
90th percentile $129,370
Employed locally 210
National median $44,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,310
    25th
    $50,600
    50th (median)
    $79,770
    75th
    $99,850
    90th
    $129,370

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Legislators salary vs area income 78% Median Legislators salary is 22% 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
    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 San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$119,600
    Managers, All Other$167,000
    Sales Managers$125,430
    Financial Managers$168,300
    Computer and Information Systems Managers$193,370
    Medical and Health Services Managers$160,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Legislators make per hour in San Diego?

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

    Is San Diego above or below average for Legislators salaries?

    The median Legislators salary in San Diego, CA is 78% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Legislators (10th percentile) earn around $35,310 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,600.