As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Legislative Assistant in Wilmington, NC is $46,647, equivalent to $22 per hour, $897 weekly, or $3,887 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 Wilmington, NC vary widely, spanning from $35,949 to $55,389. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($41,047) and 75th percentile ($51,223), while top earners (90th percentile) make $55,389 per year. This $10,176 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, Wilmington Legislative Assistant often earn 3.6% lower than national averages. However, Wilmington currently ranks 692 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 $35,949 Wilmington, NC September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $41,047 Wilmington, NC September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $46,647 Wilmington, NC September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $51,223 Wilmington, NC September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $55,389 Wilmington, NC 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 Wilmington, North Carolina    Wilmington is a port city and the county seat of New Hanover County in coastal southeastern North Carolina, United States. With a population of 119,04....More

Wilmington, North Carolina  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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