As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Legislative Assistant in Portland, OR is $53,354, equivalent to $26 per hour, $1,026 weekly, or $4,446 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 Portland, OR vary widely, spanning from $41,117 to $63,351. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($46,948) and 75th percentile ($58,587), while top earners (90th percentile) make $63,351 per year. This $11,639 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, Portland Legislative Assistant often earn 3.2% higher than national averages. However, Portland currently ranks 209 statewide 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 $41,117 Portland, OR September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $46,948 Portland, OR September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $53,354 Portland, OR September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $58,587 Portland, OR September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $63,351 Portland, OR September 01, 2026
25% $46,948 10% $41,117 90% $63,351 75% $58,587 $53,354 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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  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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About Portland, Oregon    Portland is the largest and most populous city in the U.S. state of Oregon and the seat of Multnomah County. It is a major port in the Willamette Vall....More

Portland, Oregon  area prices were up 3.9% from a year ago

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