What do they do?

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

Typical Wages

Projected Growth Rate

Employment of Legislators is projected to grow 3 percent from 2020 to 2030, more slowly than average compared to all occupations.

Projected Employment in OH

No Data Available
  • 3.7%

    Change

    Ranks #30 in job growth rate
    190

    Job Openings

    Ranks #6 in net job growth

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Education Level

Percent of workers in this field with these degrees:

  • Doctorate or Professional Degree  (7%)
  • Master's degree  (25%)
  • Bachelor's degree  (40%)
  • Associate's degree  (5%)
  • Some college, no degree  (14%)
  • High school diploma equivalent  (8%)
  • Less than high school diploma  (2%)

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This page includes data from:

O*NET OnLine Career data: O*NET 28.1 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (“USDOL/ETA”). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Logo Occupation statistics: USDOL U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics

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