How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make in Florida?
$61,000a year
Median yearly pay for paralegal and legal assistants in Florida. That is $29.33 an hour or $5,083 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.33
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 40,950
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,830Median: $61,000Highest 10%: $83,410
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,830 | $18.67 | |
| 25th | $48,230 | $23.19 | |
| Median | $61,000 | $29.33 | |
| 75th | $75,780 | $36.43 | |
| 90th | $83,410 | $40.10 |
Cities in Florida
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Naples, FL | $64,660 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $62,480 |
| Miami, FL | $62,090 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $60,700 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $60,370 |
| Tampa, FL | $60,150 |
| North Port, FL | $60,070 |
| Orlando, FL | $59,470 |
| Palm Bay, FL | $58,250 |
| Wildwood, FL | $57,740 |
| Deltona, FL | $57,110 |
| Sebastian, FL | $56,960 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $56,660 |
| Pensacola, FL | $56,140 |
| Crestview, FL | $55,960 |
| Panama City, FL | $51,340 |
| Sebring, FL | $51,230 |
| Ocala, FL | $50,900 |
| Lakeland, FL | $49,520 |
| Homosassa Springs, FL | $48,940 |
| Punta Gorda, FL | $48,910 |
| Gainesville, FL | $47,840 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for paralegal and legal assistants.
| 26. Arizona | $61,630 |
| 27. Oregon | $61,490 |
| 28. Missouri | $61,410 |
| 29. Florida | $61,000 |
| 30. Ohio | $60,420 |
| 31. Louisiana | $60,250 |
| 32. New Mexico | $59,840 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly pay in Florida is $29.33 ($61,000 a year).
Do paralegal and legal assistants make more in Florida than the national average?
No: $61,000 against $62,890 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Florida rank for paralegal and legal assistant pay?
Florida ranks 29 of 51 states.
Which city in Florida pays paralegal and legal assistants the most?
Naples-Marco Island, FL, with a median of $64,660 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.