The top 7 highest paying industries for legislators (ranked by average annual salary) are listed in Table 1. The entry level salary (as measured by the salary of the lowest 10% paid earners) and the number of employment in those industries are also shown. As shown in the table, with an average annual salary of $36,810, state government, including schools and hospitals is the highest paying industry for legislators. It is followed by state government, excluding schools and hospitals (oes designation) industry (average annual salary $36,810). The salary and employment information is computed from data published by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in May 2015 [1]. For more information about salaries of legislators in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary i | # of Empl. i |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | State government, including schools and hospitals | $36,810 |
3,620 |
| 2 | State Government, excluding schools and hospitals (OES Designation) | $36,810 |
3,620 |
| 3 | Public sector -- Federal, state, and local government, including government owned schools and hospit | $20,180 |
55,020 |
| 4 | Federal, State, and Local Government (OES Designation) | $20,180 |
55,020 |
| 5 | Federal, State, and Local Government | $20,180 |
55,020 |
| 6 | Local government, including schools and hospitals | $19,890 |
51,400 |
| 7 | Local Government, excluding schools and hospitals (OES Designation) | $19,890 |
51,400 |