As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Legislative Assistant in Westerly, RI is $53,365, equivalent to $26 per hour, $1,026 weekly, or $4,447 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 Westerly, RI vary widely, spanning from $41,126 to $63,365. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($46,958) and 75th percentile ($58,599), while top earners (90th percentile) make $63,365 per year. This $11,641 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, Westerly Legislative Assistant often earn 1.1% higher than national averages. However, Westerly currently ranks 208 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 $41,126 Westerly, RI September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $46,958 Westerly, RI September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $53,365 Westerly, RI September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $58,599 Westerly, RI September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $63,365 Westerly, RI September 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 Westerly, Rhode Island    Westerly is a town on the southwestern shoreline of Washington County, Rhode Island, first settled by English colonists in 1661 and incorporated as a ....More

Westerly, Rhode Island  area prices were up 1.7% from a year ago

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