Occupation ยท SOC 11-1031
Legislators: can it be done remotely?
According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of legislators has no teleworkability classification in the source data. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.
Nationally, about 26,510 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $44,810.
US employment
26,510
Median annual wage
$44,810
Mean annual wage
$67,390
Median hourly wage
Not available
Education and training
Typical education
Not available
Related work experience
Not available
On-the-job training
Not available
Job zone
4
Considerable preparation
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| Occupation | Median wage | Wage gain | Job zone | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $206,420 | $161,610 (+360.7%) | 5 | Bachelor's degree |
| Political Scientists | $139,380 | $94,570 (+211.0%) | 5 | Master's degree |
| Judicial Law Clerks | $60,400 | $15,590 (+34.8%) | 5 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Financial Managers | $161,700 | $116,890 (+260.9%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Lawyers | $151,160 | $106,350 (+237.3%) | 5 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Labor Relations Specialists | $93,500 | $48,690 (+108.7%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
States with the most jobs
- 1. California2,470
- 2. Texas2,040
- 3. New York1,440
- 4. Ohio1,360
- 5. Washington1,300
- 6. Missouri1,210
- 7. Alabama1,120
- 8. Georgia960
- 9. Wisconsin960
- 10. Indiana950
States that pay the most
- 1. Washington$109,390
- 2. New York$97,050
- 3. Hawaii$74,150
- 4. Michigan$73,110
- 5. Colorado$66,700
- 6. Wisconsin$58,850
- 7. Delaware$58,250
- 8. Maryland$54,430
- 9. California$54,290
- 10. Pennsylvania$51,490
Median annual wage. Based on 40 states and territories with published figures.
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