Also called: Government Relations Manager, Public Affairs Director
Represents companies, unions, or causes and tries to persuade lawmakers to support their positions.
You meet a congressional staffer to explain how a bill would affect farmers, testify at a state hearing, and plan a coalition with other groups.
Wide range; top DC lobbyists earn far more.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 8 years after high school. Bachelor's in political science or law; many are former government staff or lawyers.
Ways in: 4-year college, Professional school, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Political Science, Law, Public Policy.
Growing about average. Steady.
Low risk for 10 years. AI drafts bill analyses and tracks votes; meeting lawmakers, building coalitions and testifying stays human.
Classes: AP Government, Speech and debate, AP US History, AP Language and Composition.
Official data: O*NET occupation 13-1199.
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