Administrative Assistant salary in Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL
Hiring an administrative assistant costs less in Sebastian-Vero Beach than in Florida or the country as a whole. The median is $43,050 a year1: 6.2% below the Florida statewide median of $45,900 and 9.4% below the US median of $47,540. Nationally it ranks #325 of 520 areas. About 660 administrative assistants work here.
BLS occupation 43-6014, area Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Sebastian-Vero Beach against Florida and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL | $30,650 | $43,050 | $62,750 | |
| Florida | $33,380 | $45,900 | $63,340 | |
| United States | $33,280 | $47,540 | $66,350 |
Administrative assistants at the 90th percentile earn $62,750, 2.0 times the 10th percentile; the US ratio is 2.0. The middle half of administrative assistants in Sebastian-Vero Beach earns $36,820–$50,540. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $13,720 wide, against $15,500 across Florida and $19,170 nationally: employers in Sebastian-Vero Beach pay within a narrower band.
What to budget for an administrative assistant here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $30,650 | $2,554 | $14.74 | $39,548 |
| 25th percentile | $36,820 | $3,068 | $17.70 | $47,510 |
| Median | $43,050 | $3,588 | $20.70 | $55,548 |
| 75th percentile | $50,540 | $4,212 | $24.30 | $65,213 |
| 90th percentile | $62,750 | $5,229 | $30.17 | $80,968 |
An offer at the 75th percentile instead of the median adds $7,490 a year in pay and about $9,665 in employer cost. Going down to the 25th percentile saves $6,230 in pay. These percentiles describe what people in the job earn locally, not experience levels, so place your offer by the tasks and seniority you need.
For scale, the US median of $47,540 falls between the median and the 75th percentile in Sebastian-Vero Beach, and the Florida statewide median of $45,900 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Sebastian-Vero Beach
At the $43,050 median, a local hire costs about $55,548 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $12,498 here. Recruiting, equipment and office space come on top. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Other roles in Sebastian-Vero Beach
Of the 13 roles we track in Sebastian-Vero Beach, this one ranks #10 by median pay, between bookkeepers ($48,530) and medical administrative assistants ($38,310). Project Coordinator is the highest at $81,530.
| Role | Median | vs administrative assistant | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paralegal | +32.3% | 190 | |
| Bookkeeper | +12.7% | 580 | |
| Administrative Assistant | this role | 660 | |
| Medical Administrative Assistant | -11.0% | 630 | |
| Customer Support Specialist | -11.9% | 750 |
Measured against the US median, administrative assistants rank #5 of the 13 roles we track in Sebastian-Vero Beach (-9.4%), between paralegals (-9.4%) and office managers (-13.3%). The typical role here is at -15.3%, so, measured against the US, administrative assistants cost more in Sebastian-Vero Beach than the area's general pay level would suggest. Administrative assistants hold 11.8% of the jobs in these 13 roles in Sebastian-Vero Beach, 9.2% across Florida and 11.1% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in Florida
Across the 23 areas of Florida with data for this job, the median runs from $38,840 in Homosassa Springs to $47,520 in Naples-Marco Island, a gap of $8,680 a year. Of the 18 areas in Florida with more administrative assistants than Sebastian-Vero Beach, 5 pay less, the largest of them Tallahassee, FL ($39,830), Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL ($41,770) and Deltona-Daytona Beach, FL ($42,570).
| Area | Median | vs Sebastian-Vero Beach | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punta Gorda, FL | +1.4% | 640 | |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass, FL | +1.4% | 1,790 | |
| North Florida (Nonmetro) | +0.8% | 1,360 | |
| Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL | this area | 660 | |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach, FL | -1.1% | 2,350 | |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL | -3.0% | 2,430 | |
| Gainesville, FL | -6.1% | 1,540 |
Sebastian-Vero Beach against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Sebastian-Vero Beach is #402 of 520 US areas for this job. The market is small, and its pay sits near the middle of the US range. Outside Florida, Niles and Savannah pay just above Sebastian-Vero Beach and Mansfield and Cleveland just below. All four are within $170 a year of the median in Sebastian-Vero Beach. Of the three markets with about as many administrative assistants, two pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Sebastian-Vero Beach | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mankato, MN | +19.4% | 660 | jobs | |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI | +9.2% | 670 | jobs | |
| Savannah, GA | +0.3% | 1,560 | pay | |
| Niles, MI | +0.2% | 610 | pay | |
| Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL | this area | 660 | ||
| Mansfield, OH | -0.1% | 500 | pay | |
| Cleveland, TN | -0.4% | 390 | pay | |
| Gadsden, AL | -9.7% | 670 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire an administrative assistant in Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL?
About $55,548 a year at the median, or $4,629 a month: $43,050 in pay plus about $12,498 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for administrative assistants in Sebastian-Vero Beach?
The median was $43,050 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $30,650, the 90th $62,750, and the middle half earned $36,820 to $50,540.
Is Sebastian-Vero Beach cheaper than the rest of Florida for administrative assistants?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $43,050 against $45,900 statewide. The next area up in Florida is the North Florida nonmetro area at $43,380, the next down Deltona-Daytona Beach at $42,570.
How many administrative assistants work in Sebastian-Vero Beach?
BLS counts about 660 in the May 2025 survey. 18 areas in Florida have more; the closest in size is Panama City-Panama City Beach, with about 1,040.
Does an administrative assistant cost more than a medical administrative assistant in Sebastian-Vero Beach?
Yes: $4,740 a year more at the median. The medians are $43,050 and $38,310.
Sources
4 sources, with links
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-6014: bls.gov
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: bls.gov
- Stafka pricing: stafka.com
- Deel pricing, contractor management: deel.com
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-12.