Legislators Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $44,300 -1.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $33,590
90th percentile $220,740
Employed locally 270
National median $44,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,590
    25th
    $35,120
    50th (median)
    $44,300
    75th
    $103,830
    90th
    $220,740

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Legislators salary vs area income 33% Median Legislators salary is 67% 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 San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $152,090
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $221,810
    Managers, All Other $203,030
    Financial Managers $211,730
    Sales Managers $174,610
    Marketing Managers $212,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Legislators make per hour in San Francisco?

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

    Is San Francisco above or below average for Legislators salaries?

    The median Legislators salary in San Francisco, CA is 1.1% 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 San Francisco?

    Entry-level Legislators (10th percentile) earn around $33,590 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,120.