As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Legislative Assistant in Middlesex, NJ is $56,981, equivalent to $27 per hour, $1,096 weekly, or $4,748 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 Middlesex, NJ vary widely, spanning from $43,916 to $67,667. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($50,142) and 75th percentile ($62,575), while top earners (90th percentile) make $67,667 per year. This $12,433 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, Middlesex Legislative Assistant often earn 3.3% higher than national averages. However, Middlesex currently ranks 53 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 $43,916 Middlesex, NJ June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $50,142 Middlesex, NJ June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $56,981 Middlesex, NJ June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $62,575 Middlesex, NJ June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $67,667 Middlesex, NJ June 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 Middlesex, New Jersey    Middlesex is a borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population was 13,635 reflec....More

Middlesex, New Jersey  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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