Career Outlook for Legislators

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Also known as:
City Alderman, City Council Member, Congressional Representative, Councilor, Legislator, Member of Congress, Selectman, Senator, Tribal Council Member

The overall job outlook for Legislator careers has been negative since 2004. Vacancies for this career have decreased by 19.15 percent nationwide in that time, with an average decline of 1.2 percent per year. Demand for Legislators is expected to go up, with an expected 5,710 new jobs filled by 2029. This represents an annual increase of 1.24 percent over the next few years. Join our career community today!

TOP STATES

There are currently more Legislators in the following states

New York	6,030
California	3,370
Wisconsin	2,820
Ohio	2,420
New Jersey	2,290
Michigan	2,180
Pennsylvania	1,940

BOTTOM STATES

The states below have the least number of filled positions for Legislators

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150

200

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FASTEST JOB GROWTH

In recent years, Legislators have the highest job vacancies and job growth rate in the following states

97.20 %

66.67 %

40.00 %

33.33 %

31.25 %

30.91 %

19.64 %

SLOWEST JOB GROWTH

The following states have had the lowest job openings and growth rates for this career in recent years

-59.46 %

-46.43 %

-44.59 %

-42.86 %

-38.20 %

-38.10 %

-26.98 %