Legislator

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Shape society by crafting impactful laws and policies for the community.
Influence change and drive progress through legislative leadership.
Collaborate with peers to address pressing issues and innovate solutions.

💰 Earn $39K-$104K

📚 Bachelor Degree

⏱️ 24–48 MONTH TRAINING

📈 4.1% JOB GROWTH

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What You’ll Do

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

Analyze and understand the local and national implications of proposed legislation.
Appoint nominees to leadership posts, or approve such appointments.
Confer with colleagues to formulate positions and strategies pertaining to pending issues.
Debate the merits of proposals and bill amendments during floor sessions, following the appropriate rules of procedure.
Develop expertise in subject matters related to committee assignments.

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Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Career Prospects

Good (Increasing by 1-5%)

Training Time

2 to 4 years

Job Openings

2,700 Annually

Median Earnings

$62,380 in California

$47,290 Nationally

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Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

Influencing or leading others
Relating with or serving others

You are skilled in 💫

Complex Problem Solving
Coordination
Critical Thinking
Judgment and Decision Making
Management of Personnel Resources
Speaking

You value 🙏

Accomplishing things
Personal relationships
Receiving recognition

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Legislator

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Bachelor's Degree

A bachelor's degree typically results in increased knowledge about a variety of academic subjects, specialized knowledge in a focused field of study, and is considered the foundational qualification for many careers.

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