As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Legislative Assistant in North Dakota is $50,283, equivalent to $24 per hour, $967 weekly, or $4,190 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 $38,739 to $59,704. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($44,241) and 75th percentile ($55,214), while top earners (90th percentile) make $59,704 per year. This $10,973 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 $38,739 ND May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $44,241 ND May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $50,283 ND May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $55,214 ND May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $59,704 ND May 01, 2026
25% $44,241 10% $38,739 90% $59,704 75% $55,214 $50,283 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 $61,549 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location West Fargo, ND Avg. Salary $59,554 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Abercrombie, ND Avg. Salary $60,422 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Absaraka, ND Avg. Salary $60,242 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Adams, ND Avg. Salary $61,544 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Agate, ND Avg. Salary $61,688 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Alamo, ND Avg. Salary $62,201 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Alexander, ND Avg. Salary $62,173 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Almont, ND Avg. Salary $62,055 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Alsen, ND Avg. Salary $61,557 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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