Legislators Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $125,960 +181.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $54,710
90th percentile —
Employed locally 340
National median $44,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,710
    25th
    $60,220
    50th (median)
    $125,960

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Legislators salary vs area income 112% Median Legislators salary is 12% 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
    Yakima, WA $120,480

    Nearby metros — Legislators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $157,080
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $138,380
    Yakima, WA $120,480
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $116,460
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $116,210
    Bellingham, WA $115,380

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $141,280
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $212,450
    Financial Managers $180,770
    Managers, All Other $168,750
    Marketing Managers $173,880
    Sales Managers $172,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Legislators make per hour in Seattle?

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

    Is Seattle above or below average for Legislators salaries?

    The median Legislators salary in Seattle, WA is 181.1% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Legislators (10th percentile) earn around $54,710 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,220.