Legislators


Develop laws and statutes at the Federal, State, or local level. Include only elected officials.


2002 - 2003 Wages
by MSA and Workforce Investment Areas

Area Employment**
Total
Hourly Wage Annual
Mean Entry Experienced Mean Entry Experienced
Missouri 1,160 14.74 6.27 18.98 30,670 13,040 39,480
Joplin MSA 80 7.13 6.27 7.56 14,830 13,050 15,730
Springfield MSA 40 11.50 6.30 14.11 23,930 13,100 29,340
St Louis MSA 850 12.69 6.18 15.95 26,400 12,860 33,170
Kansas City* 180 8.48 6.26 9.59 17,637 13,018 19,946
Central Region* 60 14.54 8.62 17.51 30,250 17,926 36,412
Northwest Region* 30 15.07 7.31 18.95 31,347 15,201 39,419
Ozark Region* 80 10.34 6.96 12.03 21,506 14,468 25,024
Southwest Region* 80 7.13 6.27 7.56 14,833 13,048 15,725

Long-term Employment Projections

Area Employment ** Change 2000-2010 Annual
Avg Openings
Long-term
Outlook
2000 Estimated 2010 Projected Number Percent
Missouri 1,240 1,460 220 17.74 61 Great
Kansas City MSA 330 360 30 9.09 13 Good
St Louis MSA 860 960 100 11.63 37 Good
Northeast Region* 60 70 10 16.67 3 Good
Ozark Region* 70 80 10 14.29 3 Good
Southwest Region* 40 40 .00 2 Good
West Central Region* 60 60 .00 2 Good

* - Workforce Investment Areas
** - Why are the employment levels different for the same occupation?



This profession generally requires Work experience, plus bachelor's or higher degree in one of the following
Public Administration
Public Policy Analysis
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other