As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Legislative Assistant in Missoula, MT is $47,953, equivalent to $23 per hour, $922 weekly, or $3,996 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 Missoula, MT vary widely, spanning from $36,955 to $56,938. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($42,196) and 75th percentile ($52,656), while top earners (90th percentile) make $56,938 per year. This $10,460 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, Missoula Legislative Assistant often earn 0.3% lower than national averages. However, Missoula currently ranks 584 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 $36,955 Missoula, MT September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $42,196 Missoula, MT September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $47,953 Missoula, MT September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $52,656 Missoula, MT September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $56,938 Missoula, MT 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Legislative Assistant in Missoula, MT. The base salary for Legislative Assistant ranges from $42,196 to $52,656 with the average base salary of $47,953. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $52,713 to $68,448 with the average total cash compensation of $60,113.

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About Missoula, Montana    Missoula is located at the western edge of Montana approximately 45 miles (70 km) from the Idaho border. The city is at an elevation of 3,209 feet (97....More

Missoula, Montana  area prices were up 3.1% from a year ago

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