As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Legislative Assistant in Springfield, MO is $45,142, equivalent to $22 per hour, $868 weekly, or $3,762 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 Springfield, MO vary widely, spanning from $34,778 to $53,600. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($39,717) and 75th percentile ($49,569), while top earners (90th percentile) make $53,600 per year. This $9,852 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, Springfield Legislative Assistant often earn 6.7% lower than national averages. However, Springfield currently ranks 773 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 $34,778 Springfield, MO May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $39,717 Springfield, MO May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $45,142 Springfield, MO May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $49,569 Springfield, MO May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $53,600 Springfield, MO 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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  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 Springfield, Missouri    Springfield is the third-largest city in the state of Missouri and the county seat of Greene County. As of the 2010 census, its population was 159,498....More

Springfield, Missouri  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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