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Job outlook for legislative directors in the United States
Are legislative director jobs in demand?
Yes, legislative director jobs are in demand. Legislative director demand is projected to grow 8% from 2018 to 2028.
Legislative director job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of legislative director jobs and the average legislative director salary over time.
Legislative director jobs over time
Legislative director job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 404 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 395 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 385 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 353 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 328 | 0.00% |
Average legislative director salary over time
Legislative director salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $65,139 | $31.32 | +4.1% |
| 2025 | $62,589 | $30.09 | +2.1% |
| 2024 | $61,317 | $29.48 | +3.2% |
| 2023 | $59,437 | $28.58 | +3.7% |
| 2022 | $57,322 | $27.56 | +3.1% |
Legislative director jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of legislative director job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where legislative directors earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for legislative directors
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 518 | 16% |
| 2 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 493 | 16% |
| 3 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 88 | 13% |
| 4 | Louisiana | 4,684,333 | 492 | 11% |
| 5 | Oklahoma | 3,930,864 | 446 | 11% |
| 6 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 503 | 10% |
| 7 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 302 | 10% |
| 8 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 56 | 1% |
| 9 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 28 | 1% |
| 10 | California | 39,536,653 | 134 | 0% |
| 11 | New York | 19,849,399 | 85 | 0% |
| 12 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 64 | 0% |
| 13 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 38 | 0% |
| 14 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 37 | 0% |
| 15 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 17 | 0% |
| 16 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 12 | 0% |
| 17 | Delaware | 961,939 | 4 | 0% |
| 18 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 3 | 0% |
| 19 | Alaska | 739,795 | 2 | 0% |
| 20 | Vermont | 623,657 | 2 | 0% |
Most common cities for legislative directors
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston | 1 | 0% | $92,755 |
| 2 | Denver | 1 | 0% | $63,197 |
| 3 | Indianapolis | 1 | 0% | $74,320 |
| 4 | Washington | 1 | 0% | $103,418 |