Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Florida
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Florida make a median of $53,790 a year, or about $25.86 an hour. The range runs from $31K at the entry level to $82K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Florida. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $54K get you in Florida?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Florida
Entry-level legal secretaries and administrative assistants (10th percentile) start around $31K. Mid-career wages sit at $54K. Top earners bring in $82K or more, a $51K spread from bottom to top.
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary by metro in Florida
16 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota | $68K | +26% | 510 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | $62K | +15% | 1,460 |
| Naples-Marco Island | $60K | +11% | 110 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $59K | +10% | 5,340 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent | $59K | +10% | 100 |
| Tallahassee | $58K | +8% | 240 |
| Jacksonville | $52K | -3% | 500 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville | $49K | -10% | 70 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford | $47K | -12% | 1,350 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers | $47K | -13% | 200 |
| Gainesville | $46K | -14% | 50 |
| Panama City-Panama City Beach | $46K | -15% | N/A |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven | $45K | -16% | 180 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach | $45K | -17% | 180 |
| Ocala | $41K | -25% | 90 |
| Port St. Lucie | $40K | -25% | 120 |
Showing 1–10 of 16 metros
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Frequently asked questions
How much do legal secretaries and administrative assistants make in Florida?
The median is $53,790 a year, that works out to about $26 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $30,640, and experienced legal secretaries and administrative assistants can clear $81,940. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $54K enough to live in Florida?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,772/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,658/month, which eats 44% 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 legal secretaries and 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 legal secretaries and administrative assistants salary is worth about $54,565 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do legal secretaries and 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.