Also called: Lt. Governor
The second-highest official in a state, who takes over if the governor leaves office and often leads the state senate.
Lieutenant governors preside over the state senate, break tie votes, chair commissions, and fill in for the governor. In Texas the job is among the most powerful in state politics; in other states it is mostly ceremonial and part-time.
Pay set by each state; a few pay very little. Estimate.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 15 years after high school. No degree required; usually a bachelor's and a political career.
Ways in: 4-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Political Science, Law, Business.
Growing about average. Exists in 45 states.
Low risk for 10 years. AI may help with briefings; presiding over the senate and standing in for the governor stay human elected work.
Classes: AP U.S. Government, Speech and debate, AP U.S. History, Economics.
Official data: O*NET occupation 11-1031.
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