Legislators Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $47,960 +7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $146,410
Employed locally 50
National median $44,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $39,450
    50th (median)
    $47,960
    75th
    $94,630
    90th
    $146,410

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Legislators salary vs area income 30% Median Legislators salary is 70% 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 Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $291,660
    General and Operations Managers $162,480
    Managers, All Other $215,120
    Financial Managers $218,920
    Sales Managers $200,450
    Marketing Managers $228,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Legislators make per hour in San Jose?

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

    Is San Jose above or below average for Legislators salaries?

    The median Legislators salary in San Jose, CA is 7% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Legislators (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,450.