As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Legislative Assistant in Missouri is $48,364, equivalent to $23 per hour, $930 weekly, or $4,030 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 Missouri vary widely, spanning from $37,261 to $57,426. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($42,552) and 75th percentile ($53,107), while top earners (90th percentile) make $57,426 per year. This $10,555 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, Missouri Legislative Assistant often earn 5.0% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 49 companies. However, Missouri currently ranks 37 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 $37,261 MO May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $42,552 MO May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $48,364 MO May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $53,107 MO May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $57,426 MO May 01, 2026
25% $42,552 10% $37,261 90% $57,426 75% $53,107 $48,364 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 Saint Peters, MO Avg. Salary $58,932 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Adrian, MO Avg. Salary $58,138 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Advance, MO Avg. Salary $56,967 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Agency, MO Avg. Salary $59,075 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Alba, MO Avg. Salary $56,942 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Albany, MO Avg. Salary $57,140 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Aldrich, MO Avg. Salary $55,586 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Alexandria, MO Avg. Salary $57,164 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Allendale, MO Avg. Salary $57,258 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Allenton, MO Avg. Salary $58,851 Date Updated May 01, 2026
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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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