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Legislators

Government and Public Administration
Develop, introduce, or enact laws and statutes at the local, tribal, state, or federal level. Includes only workers in elected positions.

What a legislator does

Become a legislator

If you enjoy doing these activities, you might make a good legislator

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Discover what you could earn in Washington

  • Average salary of $127,400 per year.

Legislator job outlook

  • There are 1,276 workers in this occupation in Washington.
  • There are 70 openings per year in this occupation in Washington.

Growth rate by year

Education needed

Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

Programs to get you there

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Where this information came from

  • Annual labor market information provided by Washington's Employment Security Department
  • Career information and video provided by U.S. Department of Labor