How much does a legal secretary and administrative assistant make in Florida?
$48,510a year
Median yearly pay for legal secretary and administrative assistants in Florida. That is $23.32 an hour or $4,043 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.32
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 10,920
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,420Median: $48,510Highest 10%: $81,340
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,420 | $16.55 | |
| 25th | $40,960 | $19.69 | |
| Median | $48,510 | $23.32 | |
| 75th | $64,800 | $31.15 | |
| 90th | $81,340 | $39.11 |
Cities in Florida
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| North Port, FL | $58,290 |
| Sebastian, FL | $50,240 |
| Naples, FL | $49,920 |
| Miami, FL | $49,620 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $49,350 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $48,490 |
| Palm Bay, FL | $48,330 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $48,000 |
| Gainesville, FL | $47,920 |
| Deltona, FL | $47,790 |
| Tampa, FL | $47,510 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $47,300 |
| Orlando, FL | $46,590 |
| Pensacola, FL | $46,510 |
| Homosassa Springs, FL | $45,430 |
| Ocala, FL | $44,980 |
| Lakeland, FL | $38,150 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for legal secretary and administrative assistants.
| 27. Ohio | $51,080 |
| 28. Hawaii | $49,460 |
| 29. Vermont | $49,090 |
| 30. Florida | $48,510 |
| 31. Georgia | $48,460 |
| 32. Louisiana | $48,050 |
| 33. Maine | $48,040 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a legal secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly pay in Florida is $23.32 ($48,510 a year).
Do legal secretary and administrative assistants make more in Florida than the national average?
No: $48,510 against $55,570 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Florida rank for legal secretary and administrative assistant pay?
Florida ranks 30 of 50 states.
Which city in Florida pays legal secretary and administrative assistants the most?
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL, with a median of $58,290 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.