As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Legislative Assistant in Nebraska is $47,957, equivalent to $23 per hour, $922 weekly, or $3,996 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 $36,947 to $56,942. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($42,194) and 75th percentile ($52,660), while top earners (90th percentile) make $56,942 per year. This $10,466 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 $36,947 NE May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $42,194 NE May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $47,957 NE May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $52,660 NE May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $56,942 NE May 01, 2026
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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 $57,814 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Adams, NE Avg. Salary $57,697 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Ainsworth, NE Avg. Salary $57,332 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Albion, NE Avg. Salary $57,538 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Alda, NE Avg. Salary $57,544 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Alexandria, NE Avg. Salary $57,435 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Allen, NE Avg. Salary $56,613 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Alliance, NE Avg. Salary $57,276 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Alma, NE Avg. Salary $57,401 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Alvo, NE Avg. Salary $57,804 Date Updated May 01, 2026
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    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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