As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Legislative Assistant in Barnstable, MA is $54,247, equivalent to $26 per hour, $1,043 weekly, or $4,521 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 Barnstable, MA vary widely, spanning from $41,805 to $64,412. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($47,734) and 75th percentile ($59,568), while top earners (90th percentile) make $64,412 per year. This $11,834 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, Barnstable Legislative Assistant often earn 2.1% higher than national averages. However, Barnstable currently ranks 159 statewide for Legislative Assistant job salary. 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 $41,805 Barnstable, MA September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $47,734 Barnstable, MA September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $54,247 Barnstable, MA September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $59,568 Barnstable, MA September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $64,412 Barnstable, MA September 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

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    Legal Secretary II

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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About Barnstable, Massachusetts    Barnstable (/ˈbɑːrnstəbəl/ BARN-stə-bəl) is a city, referred to as the Town of Barnstable, in the U.S. state of Massachusetts and the county seat of B....More

Barnstable, Massachusetts  area prices were up 1.6% from a year ago

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