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Legislators

Management (11-1031)

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

At a Glance

Legislators earns a median of $44,810/yr with +3.4% projected growth. Typical entry: Bachelor's degree. Top skills: Stress Tolerance, Achievement Orientation, Self-Control.

Median Annual Wage

$44,810/yr

Projected Growth (2024-34)

+3.4%

Annual Openings

2

Typical Education

Bachelor's degree

Skills & Requirements

Technology (11)

Structured query language SQL

Category: Data base user interface and query software | Hot Technology

4.5
Microsoft Visual Basic

Category: Development environment software | Hot Technology

4.5
Microsoft Word

Category: Word processing software | Hot Technology

4.5
Adobe Acrobat

Category: Document management software | Hot Technology

4.5
Cisco Webex

Category: Video conferencing software | Hot Technology

4.5
Microsoft Access

Category: Data base user interface and query software | Hot Technology

4.5
Microsoft Excel

Category: Spreadsheet software | Hot Technology | In Demand

4.5
Microsoft Office software

Category: Office suite software | Hot Technology | In Demand

4.5
Microsoft Outlook

Category: Electronic mail software | Hot Technology | In Demand

4.5
Microsoft SharePoint

Category: Document management software | Hot Technology

4.5
Microsoft SQL Server

Category: Data base user interface and query software | Hot Technology

4.5

Work Styles (6)

Stress Tolerance

A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.

5.0
Achievement Orientation

A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, set high work-related standards, and exert high effort toward meeting those goals and standards.

5.0
Self-Control

A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in response to criticism or difficult situations at work.

5.0
Social Orientation

A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.

5.0
Perseverance

A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in the face of difficult circumstances or obstacles at work.

4.3
Adaptability

A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas at work.

3.6

Careers with Overlapping Skills

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