As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Legislative Assistant in North Dakota is $50,298, equivalent to $24 per hour, $967 weekly, or $4,192 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 North Dakota vary widely, spanning from $38,762 to $59,724. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($44,260) and 75th percentile ($55,232), while top earners (90th percentile) make $59,724 per year. This $10,972 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, North Dakota Legislative Assistant often earn 1.2% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 49 companies. However, North Dakota currently ranks 21 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 $38,762 ND September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $44,260 ND September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $50,298 ND September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $55,232 ND September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $59,724 ND September 01, 2026
25% $44,260 10% $38,762 90% $59,724 75% $55,232 $50,298 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 Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Mandan, ND Avg. Salary $62,192 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location West Fargo, ND Avg. Salary $60,176 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Abercrombie, ND Avg. Salary $61,053 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Absaraka, ND Avg. Salary $60,871 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adams, ND Avg. Salary $62,187 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Agate, ND Avg. Salary $62,332 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alamo, ND Avg. Salary $62,851 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alexander, ND Avg. Salary $62,822 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Almont, ND Avg. Salary $62,703 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alsen, ND Avg. Salary $62,200 Date Updated September 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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