As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Legislative Assistant in Hoboken, NJ is $58,606, equivalent to $28 per hour, $1,127 weekly, or $4,884 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 Hoboken, NJ vary widely, spanning from $45,165 to $69,588. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($51,570) and 75th percentile ($64,354), while top earners (90th percentile) make $69,588 per year. This $12,784 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, Hoboken Legislative Assistant often earn 6.2% higher than national averages. However, Hoboken currently ranks 11 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 $45,165 Hoboken, NJ September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $51,570 Hoboken, NJ September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $58,606 Hoboken, NJ September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $64,354 Hoboken, NJ September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $69,588 Hoboken, NJ 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

  2. Up a level:

    Legal Secretary II

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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About Hoboken, New Jersey    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city had a total area of 2.011 square miles (5.208 km2), including 1.275 square miles (3.303 km2) of....More

Hoboken, New Jersey  area prices were up 1.6% from a year ago

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