Government Salaries Explorer
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Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 • Download all data
POSITION
Legislative Paraprofessional
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Employees
24
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Median salary
$36,000
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Average salary
$45,934
Employees by gender
| Gender | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 12 | $50,505 | |
| Male | 12 | $36,000 |
Employees by race
Most employees who hold this position identify as white.
| Race | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1 | $41,760 | |
| Hispanic | 5 | $36,000 | |
| Other | 1 | $70,008 | |
| White | 17 | $36,000 |
Length of employment
A majority of employees have worked at the House of Representatives for one year or less.
| Length of employment | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year or less | 14 | $36,000 | |
| 1-10 years | 3 | $45,576 | |
| 10-20 years | 4 | $58,999 | |
| 20+ years | 3 | $54,480 |
Employment status
Most employees who hold this position are full-time. Employment status refers to whether an employee is listed as working part or full time and is based on hours worked in a week.
| Status | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-Time | 23 | $36,000 | |
| Part-Time | 1 | $24,000 |
Current employees
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