As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Legislative Assistant in Minnesota is $52,090, equivalent to $25 per hour, $1,002 weekly, or $4,341 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 Minnesota vary widely, spanning from $40,132 to $61,850. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($45,831) and 75th percentile ($57,199), while top earners (90th percentile) make $61,850 per year. This $11,368 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, Minnesota Legislative Assistant often earn 2.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 49 companies. However, Minnesota currently ranks 12 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 $40,132 MN May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $45,831 MN May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $52,090 MN May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $57,199 MN May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $61,850 MN May 01, 2026
25% $45,831 10% $40,132 90% $61,850 75% $57,199 $52,090 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 Lakeville, MN Avg. Salary $63,380 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Minnetonka, MN Avg. Salary $64,128 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Ada, MN Avg. Salary $59,573 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Adams, MN Avg. Salary $60,756 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Adolph, MN Avg. Salary $59,409 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Adrian, MN Avg. Salary $58,431 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Afton, MN Avg. Salary $63,413 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Ah Gwah Ching, MN Avg. Salary $59,634 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Aitkin, MN Avg. Salary $59,574 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Akeley, MN Avg. Salary $59,607 Date Updated May 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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