Administrative Assistant salary and cost of hiring in Florida
The median administrative assistant in Florida earned $45,900 a year in May 2025[1], 3.4% below the US median of $47,540. That puts Florida at #31 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 43-6014. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-16.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $33,380 | $45,900 | $63,340 | |
| United States | $33,280 | $47,540 | $66,350 |
The middle half of administrative assistants in Florida earns $37,840–$53,340; the top tenth earns $63,340 or more, 1.9 times the bottom tenth.
What a hire really costs
Benefits and payroll taxes are 30.0% of total compensation in US private industry[2]. At the Florida median that makes about $65,571 a year before recruiting, equipment and office space. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Pay by metro area in Florida
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naples-Marco Island, FL | $55,730 | 1,670 | |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $56,050 | 33,380 | |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL | $54,770 | 3,830 | |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL | $50,660 | 2,330 | |
| Jacksonville, FL | $54,050 | 6,930 | |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $51,580 | 2,980 | |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL | $51,630 | 1,300 | |
| South Florida nonmetropolitan area | $51,360 | 1,080 | |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $50,070 | 12,220 | |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $51,400 | 1,770 | |
| Wildwood-The Villages, FL | $54,220 | 380 | |
| Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL | $49,980 | 1,040 | |
| Punta Gorda, FL | $48,200 | 640 | |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL | $49,560 | 1,790 | |
| North Florida nonmetropolitan area | $49,920 | 1,360 | |
| Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL | $50,540 | 660 | |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL | $48,870 | 2,350 | |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL | $48,940 | 2,430 | |
| Gainesville, FL | $47,840 | 1,540 | |
| Ocala, FL | $46,340 | 1,270 | |
| Tallahassee, FL | $46,170 | 2,620 | |
| Sebring, FL | $45,170 | 340 | |
| Homosassa Springs, FL | $47,490 | 400 |
Naples-Marco Island, FL pays the most ($47,520) and Homosassa Springs, FL the least ($38,840): $8,680 a year apart for the same job.
What an administrative assistant does
An administrative assistant keeps the office running on paper and online: documents, data, scheduling, orders and the many small requests that land on a small team every day.
Neighbours in the ranking
| State | Median | vs Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | +0.7% | |
| Michigan | +0.3% | |
| Florida | +0.0% | |
| Tennessee | -0.2% | |
| North Carolina | -0.2% |
Questions
How much does an administrative assistant earn in Florida?
The median was $45,900 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $37,840 to $53,340.
What does it cost to employ an administrative assistant in Florida?
About $65,571 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Florida do administrative assistants earn the most?
Naples-Marco Island, FL, with a median of $47,520 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-6014: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes436014.htm
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecec.nr0.htm
- Silkstaff pricing: https://silkstaff.com/#pricing
- Deel pricing, contractor management: https://www.deel.com/pricing/
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Data checked 2026-10-16.