As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Legislative Assistant in Wheeling, WV is $46,794, equivalent to $22 per hour, $900 weekly, or $3,900 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 Wheeling, WV vary widely, spanning from $36,061 to $55,562. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($41,176) and 75th percentile ($51,383), while top earners (90th percentile) make $55,562 per year. This $10,207 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, Wheeling Legislative Assistant often earn 2.1% lower than national averages. However, Wheeling currently ranks 688 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 $36,061 Wheeling, WV September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $41,176 Wheeling, WV September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $46,794 Wheeling, WV September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $51,383 Wheeling, WV September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $55,562 Wheeling, WV 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 Wheeling, West Virginia    Wheeling is a city in Ohio and Marshall counties in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Located almost entirely in Ohio County, of which it is the count....More

Wheeling, West Virginia  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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