As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Legislative Assistant in Nebraska is $47,964, equivalent to $23 per hour, $922 weekly, or $3,997 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 Nebraska vary widely, spanning from $36,963 to $56,955. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($42,206) and 75th percentile ($52,670), while top earners (90th percentile) make $56,955 per year. This $10,464 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, Nebraska Legislative Assistant often earn 5.8% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 49 companies. However, Nebraska currently ranks 40 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 $36,963 NE July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $42,206 NE July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $47,964 NE July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $52,670 NE July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $56,955 NE July 01, 2026
25% $42,206 10% $36,963 90% $56,955 75% $52,670 $47,964 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 Abie, NE Avg. Salary $58,117 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Adams, NE Avg. Salary $57,999 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Ainsworth, NE Avg. Salary $57,632 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Albion, NE Avg. Salary $57,840 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alda, NE Avg. Salary $57,846 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alexandria, NE Avg. Salary $57,736 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Allen, NE Avg. Salary $56,910 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alliance, NE Avg. Salary $57,576 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alma, NE Avg. Salary $57,702 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alvo, NE Avg. Salary $58,107 Date Updated July 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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