Legislators Salary in New Jersey
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in New Jersey
$48,050
National Median
$44,810
Employment
420
Entry Level (10th)
$31,470
Top Earners (90th)
$161,090
How New Jersey Compares
New Jersey pays $3,240 more than the national median for legislatorss.
There are 0.098 legislators jobs per 1,000 workers in New Jersey (location quotient: 0.57).
Other States for Legislators
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $109,390 | 1,300 |
| New York | $97,050 | 1,440 |
| Hawaii | $74,150 | 120 |
| Michigan | $73,110 | 410 |
| Colorado | $66,700 | 530 |
| Wisconsin | $58,850 | 960 |
| Delaware | $58,250 | 90 |
| Maryland | $54,430 | 500 |
| California | $54,290 | 2,470 |
| Pennsylvania | $51,490 | 770 |
| Montana | $50,710 | 440 |
| Utah | $50,600 | 300 |
| Alaska | $50,400 | N/A |
| Virginia | $47,730 | N/A |
| Oklahoma | $47,490 | 370 |
| West Virginia | $46,990 | 750 |
| Florida | $46,910 | 810 |
| Ohio | $46,890 | 1,360 |
| Arkansas | $44,350 | 460 |
| Texas | $42,080 | 2,040 |