As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Legislative Assistant in Michigan is $50,146, equivalent to $24 per hour, $964 weekly, or $4,179 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 Michigan vary widely, spanning from $38,645 to $59,542. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($44,126) and 75th percentile ($55,064), while top earners (90th percentile) make $59,542 per year. This $10,938 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, Michigan Legislative Assistant often earn 1.5% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 49 companies. However, Michigan currently ranks 22 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 $38,645 MI September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $44,126 MI September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $50,146 MI September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $55,064 MI September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $59,542 MI September 01, 2026
25% $44,126 10% $38,645 90% $59,542 75% $55,064 $50,146 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 Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Taylor, MI Avg. Salary $62,121 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Acme, MI Avg. Salary $58,347 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Ada, MI Avg. Salary $59,690 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Addison, MI Avg. Salary $59,789 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adrian, MI Avg. Salary $60,341 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Afton, MI Avg. Salary $58,186 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Ahmeek, MI Avg. Salary $58,619 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Akron, MI Avg. Salary $58,491 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alanson, MI Avg. Salary $58,324 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alba, MI Avg. Salary $58,279 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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  1. This Job:

    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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