As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Legislative Assistant in Alexandria, SD is $46,905, equivalent to $23 per hour, $902 weekly, or $3,909 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Legislative Assistant in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Legislative Assistant in Alexandria, SD vary widely, spanning from $36,150 to $55,702. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($41,275) and 75th percentile ($51,509), while top earners (90th percentile) make $55,702 per year. This $10,234 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Scheduling or Microsoft Word, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Alexandria Legislative Assistant often earn 1.4% lower than national averages. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Legislative Assistant Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $36,150 Alexandria, SD June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $41,275 Alexandria, SD June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $46,905 Alexandria, SD June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $51,509 Alexandria, SD June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $55,702 Alexandria, SD June 01, 2026
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What is a Legislative Assistant ?

A legislative assistant (LA) is a legislative staffer who works for a legislator by monitoring pending legislation, conducting research, drafting legislation, giving advice and counsel, and making recommendations....

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  1. This Job:

    Legislative Assistant

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  2. Up a level:

    Legal Secretary II

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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About Alexandria, South Dakota    Alexandria is a city in Hanson County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 615 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Hanson County.....More

Alexandria, South Dakota  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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