As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Legislative Assistant in Minnesota is $52,106, equivalent to $25 per hour, $1,002 weekly, or $4,342 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 $40,155 to $61,870. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($45,851) and 75th percentile ($57,217), while top earners (90th percentile) make $61,870 per year. This $11,366 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 $40,155 MN September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $45,851 MN September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $52,106 MN September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $57,217 MN September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $61,870 MN September 01, 2026
25% $45,851 10% $40,155 90% $61,870 75% $57,217 $52,106 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 $64,042 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Minnetonka, MN Avg. Salary $64,798 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Ada, MN Avg. Salary $60,195 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adams, MN Avg. Salary $61,390 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adolph, MN Avg. Salary $60,029 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adrian, MN Avg. Salary $59,042 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Afton, MN Avg. Salary $64,075 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Ah Gwah Ching, MN Avg. Salary $60,257 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Aitkin, MN Avg. Salary $60,196 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Akeley, MN Avg. Salary $60,229 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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