Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants Salary in Florida
In Florida, executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants earn $65,350 at the median — $31.42 an hour. The range runs from $42K at the entry level to $103K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Florida. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $65K get you in Florida?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Florida
Entry-level executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants (10th percentile) start around $42K. Mid-career wages sit at $65K. Top earners bring in $103K or more, a $61K spread from bottom to top.
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants salary by metro in Florida
18 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $71K | +8% | 5,870 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | $70K | +7% | 2,830 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford | $68K | +5% | 2,430 |
| Panama City-Panama City Beach | $67K | +3% | 140 |
| Jacksonville | $66K | +2% | 1,540 |
| Wildwood-The Villages | $66K | +1% | 50 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville | $64K | -2% | 360 |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin | $63K | -3% | 270 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach | $62K | -5% | 280 |
| Gainesville | $61K | -7% | 460 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven | $60K | -8% | 410 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent | $60K | -8% | 320 |
| Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor | $60K | -8% | 70 |
| Punta Gorda | $60K | -8% | 70 |
| Port St. Lucie | $60K | -9% | 330 |
| Tallahassee | $57K | -13% | 700 |
| Ocala | $55K | -16% | 140 |
| Homosassa Springs | $44K | -32% | 50 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants make in Florida?
The median is $65,350 a year, that works out to about $31 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $41,590, and experienced executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants can clear $102,580. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $65K enough to live in Florida?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,530/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,658/month, which eats 36.6% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants salary go in Florida?
Florida has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants salary is worth about $66,291 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.