Legislators

Also Called:

Bachelor's Degree

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$21,010

Entry Salary

Bright

Job outlook

What Legislators do

Develop, introduce, or enact laws and statutes at the local, tribal, state, or federal level. Includes only workers in elected positions.

  • Analyze and understand the local and national implications of proposed legislation.
  • Appoint nominees to leadership posts, or approve such appointments.
  • Confer with colleagues to formulate positions and strategies pertaining to pending issues.
Industry Areas:

Finance and Business

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The Education & Training You Need

Experience

A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

Administrative Services Managers

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Legal Secretaries & Administrative Assistants

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

Legislators Currently Selected

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

There are currently no advanced training opportunities for this career.

ACT & College

  • Abilene Christian University

    Abilene, TX

  • Adams State University

    Alamosa, CO

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Enterprising (Persuader)
    • Social (Helper)

Values

  • Relationships
  • Achievement
  • Recognition

This is what Legislators across the country typically make.

$10.10 / hour
$21,010 /year

Entry Level

$22.74 / hour
$47,290 /year

Median Level

$62.26 / hour
$129,510 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Bright

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