How much does a helper make in Florida?
$39,500a year
Median yearly pay for helpers in Florida. That is $18.99 an hour or $3,292 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.99
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 2,280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,930Median: $39,500Highest 10%: $56,310
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,930 | $15.83 | |
| 25th | $36,190 | $17.40 | |
| Median | $39,500 | $18.99 | |
| 75th | $46,820 | $22.51 | |
| 90th | $56,310 | $27.07 |
Cities in Florida
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Tampa, FL | $44,320 |
| Palm Bay, FL | $41,290 |
| North Port, FL | $40,100 |
| Miami, FL | $40,030 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $39,500 |
| Orlando, FL | $38,610 |
| Naples, FL | $38,120 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $37,100 |
| Lakeland, FL | $35,990 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $35,900 |
| Pensacola, FL | $35,520 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for helpers.
| 21. Louisiana | $39,960 |
| 22. Georgia | $39,890 |
| 23. Michigan | $39,840 |
| 24. Florida | $39,500 |
| 25. Idaho | $39,240 |
| 26. Montana | $38,550 |
| 27. North Carolina | $38,480 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a helper make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly pay in Florida is $18.99 ($39,500 a year).
Do helpers make more in Florida than the national average?
No: $39,500 against $42,670 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Florida rank for helper pay?
Florida ranks 24 of 40 states.
Which city in Florida pays helpers the most?
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL, with a median of $44,320 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.