As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Legislative Assistant in Grand Forks, ND is $48,880, equivalent to $24 per hour, $940 weekly, or $4,073 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 Grand Forks, ND vary widely, spanning from $37,670 to $58,043. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($43,012) and 75th percentile ($53,677), while top earners (90th percentile) make $58,043 per year. This $10,665 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, Grand Forks Legislative Assistant often earn 2.8% lower than national averages. However, Grand Forks currently ranks 511 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 $37,670 Grand Forks, ND July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $43,012 Grand Forks, ND July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $48,880 Grand Forks, ND July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $53,677 Grand Forks, ND July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $58,043 Grand Forks, ND July 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Legislative Assistant in Grand Forks, ND. The base salary for Legislative Assistant ranges from $43,012 to $53,677 with the average base salary of $48,880. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $53,466 to $69,423 with the average total cash compensation of $60,968.

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About Grand Forks, North Dakota    Grand Forks is 74 miles (119 km) north of the Fargo-Moorhead area and 145 miles (233 km) south of Winnipeg, Manitoba. Grand Forks is on the western ba....More

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