Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Florida

$26,651 $86,490
10th pct Median: $50,285 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$26,651
25th Percentile$36,205
50th (Median)$50,285
75th Percentile$69,393
90th (Top Earners)$86,490
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Florida median salary of $50,285 for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants has the purchasing power of approximately $49,836 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Florida's higher cost of living (COL index: 100.9) reduces the real purchasing power of wages compared to lower-cost states.

COL data: MERIC 2024 State Cost of Living Index. Missouri = 100 baseline.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants make in Florida?
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Florida earn a median annual salary of $50,285 per year ($24.18/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is below the national median of $52,380.
Is Florida a good state for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants?
Florida pays slightly below the national average for legal secretaries and administrative assistants. Cost of living in Florida is near the national average (COL index: 100.9).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Florida?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 100.9 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $50,285 salary in Florida has the purchasing power of approximately $49,836 in Missouri. Higher living costs in Florida reduce real purchasing power.
How does Florida compare to neighboring states for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salaries?
For detailed comparison across all states, see the full Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary page at the national level, which includes a complete 50-state salary table.

Top Paying Jobs in Florida

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Anesthesiologists $318,912
2 Radiologists $297,523
3 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $293,971
4 Neurologists $283,776
5 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $261,005
6 Psychiatrists $239,806
7 General Internal Medicine Physicians $233,606
8 Family Medicine Physicians $214,858
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Florida

Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants work in their specialized field applying expertise and skills to deliver value in their organization. This occupation is part of the administrative sector of the U.S. economy.

Education Required: High school diploma

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