How much does a Legislative Assistant make in Lake Charles, LA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Legislative Assistant in Lake Charles, LA is $46,357. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $41,812 to $53,219, with most professionals earning between $37,674 and $59,467.

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Legislative Assistant Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $37,674 Lake Charles,LA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $41,812 Lake Charles,LA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $46,357 Lake Charles,LA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $53,219 Lake Charles,LA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $59,467 Lake Charles,LA April 01, 2025
25% $41,812 10% $37,674 90% $59,467 75% $53,219 $46,357 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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  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 Lake Charles, Louisiana    Lake Charles (French: Lac Charles) is the fifth-largest incorporated city in the U.S. state of Louisiana, located on Lake Charles, Prien Lake, and the....More

Lake Charles, Louisiana  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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