As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Legislative Assistant in Tucson, AZ is $48,302, equivalent to $23 per hour, $929 weekly, or $4,025 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 Tucson, AZ vary widely, spanning from $37,224 to $57,354. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($42,504) and 75th percentile ($53,040), while top earners (90th percentile) make $57,354 per year. This $10,536 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, Tucson Legislative Assistant often earn 2.6% lower than national averages. However, Tucson currently ranks 566 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 $37,224 Tucson, AZ September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $42,504 Tucson, AZ September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $48,302 Tucson, AZ September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $53,040 Tucson, AZ September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $57,354 Tucson, AZ September 01, 2026
25% $42,504 10% $37,224 90% $57,354 75% $53,040 $48,302 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 Tucson, Arizona    Tucson (/ˈtuːsɒn, tuːˈsɒn/) is a city and the county seat of Pima County, Arizona, United States, and home to the University of Arizona. The 2010 Unit....More

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