Legislators Salary in Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

Median annual salary $64,420 +43.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $25,970
90th percentile $161,230
Employed locally 200
National median $44,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,970
    25th
    $31,400
    50th (median)
    $64,420
    75th
    $130,000
    90th
    $161,230

    Washington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $123,896 2023 • Census ACS
    Legislators salary vs area income 52% Median Legislators salary is 48% 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

    Related occupations in Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $151,420
    Managers, All Other $167,270
    Financial Managers $177,690
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $191,880
    Medical and Health Services Managers $136,490
    Public Relations Managers $185,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Legislators make per hour in Washington?

    The median hourly wage for Legislators in Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Washington above or below average for Legislators salaries?

    The median Legislators salary in Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV is 43.8% 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 Washington?

    Entry-level Legislators (10th percentile) earn around $25,970 per year in Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,400.