Management Careers: Administrative Services Managers

Essential Career Information

2017 Median Pay $100,580

2016, Number of Jobs 170,600

Employment Growth Forecast, 2016-2026 -1%

Entry-Level Education Requirements Bachelor's Degree

2017, Wage of the Highest 10% $168,780

2017, Wage of the Lowest 10% $61,360
Legislators

Education and Certifications Legislators Need

Typically, people interested in a legislator career, need a bachelor's degree or higher to effectively compete in an election. However, there is no formal education requirement to actually become a legislator. Candidates come from a wide range of occupational backgrounds, experience and educational degrees, but many have direct experience in politics or management.

Legislators, elected officials, campaign for a position in the government whether local, state or federal. Campaigning, a grueling task filled with long hours of public appearances, also requires significant campaign fundraising.

Graduate degrees in law and business as well as a Master degree in Public Administration are particularly helpful when running for state legislator or federal legislator positions.

Many candidates also have strong backgrounds in education, law, and business as well as extensive volunteer experience working with charities, religious affiliations and on other political campaigns. In addition, legislators often begin their career on a local level and gain experience before seeking a higher office.