As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Legislative Assistant in Massachusetts is $55,416, equivalent to $27 per hour, $1,066 weekly, or $4,618 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 Massachusetts vary widely, spanning from $42,706 to $65,800. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($48,763) and 75th percentile ($60,851), while top earners (90th percentile) make $65,800 per year. This $12,088 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, Massachusetts Legislative Assistant often earn 8.8% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 49 companies. However, Massachusetts currently ranks 3 nationwide 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 $42,706 MA September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $48,763 MA September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $55,416 MA September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $60,851 MA September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $65,800 MA September 01, 2026
25% $48,763 10% $42,706 90% $65,800 75% $60,851 $55,416 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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Location Attleboro, MA Avg. Salary $65,333 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Barnstable, MA Avg. Salary $66,561 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Fitchburg, MA Avg. Salary $66,047 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Hyannis, MA Avg. Salary $66,706 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Leominster, MA Avg. Salary $66,061 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Malden, MA Avg. Salary $69,276 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Methuen, MA Avg. Salary $66,008 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Newton, MA Avg. Salary $69,267 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Revere, MA Avg. Salary $69,273 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Weymouth, MA Avg. Salary $68,037 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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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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