As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Legislative Assistant in Sioux Falls, SD is $46,403, equivalent to $22 per hour, $892 weekly, or $3,867 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 Sioux Falls, SD vary widely, spanning from $35,760 to $55,098. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($40,832) and 75th percentile ($50,955), while top earners (90th percentile) make $55,098 per year. This $10,123 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, Sioux Falls Legislative Assistant often earn 0.3% lower than national averages. However, Sioux Falls currently ranks 703 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 $35,760 Sioux Falls, SD September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $40,832 Sioux Falls, SD September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $46,403 Sioux Falls, SD September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $50,955 Sioux Falls, SD September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $55,098 Sioux Falls, SD September 01, 2026
25% $40,832 10% $35,760 90% $55,098 75% $50,955 $46,403 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 Sioux Falls, South Dakota    Sioux Falls (/ˌsuː ˈfɔːlz/) (Lakota: Íŋyaŋ Okábleča Otȟúŋwahe; "Stone Shatter City") is the most populous city in the U.S. state of South Dakota and t....More

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