Career overview
Legislators
O*NET-SOC 11-1031.00
Median pay / yr$44,810
OutlookAverage
Develop, introduce, or enact laws and statutes at the local, tribal, state, or federal level. Includes only workers in elected positions.
What it takes
The skills, knowledge, and credentials employers look for in Legislators.
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