As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Legislative Assistant in Baton Rouge, LA is $48,363, equivalent to $23 per hour, $930 weekly, or $4,030 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 Baton Rouge, LA vary widely, spanning from $37,271 to $57,426. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($42,557) and 75th percentile ($53,107), while top earners (90th percentile) make $57,426 per year. This $10,550 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, Baton Rouge Legislative Assistant often earn 0.1% lower than national averages. However, Baton Rouge currently ranks 558 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 $37,271 Baton Rouge, LA September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $42,557 Baton Rouge, LA September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $48,363 Baton Rouge, LA September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $53,107 Baton Rouge, LA September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $57,426 Baton Rouge, LA September 01, 2026
25% $42,557 10% $37,271 90% $57,426 75% $53,107 $48,363 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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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    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 Baton Rouge, Louisiana    Baton Rouge (/ˌbætən ˈruːʒ/ BAT-ən ROOZH; from French bâton rouge [bɑtɔ̃ ʁuʒ] (listen), meaning 'red stick') is the capital of the U.S. state of Loui....More

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