Executive Assistant salary and cost of hiring in Florida
The median executive assistant in Florida earned $64,710 a year in May 2025[1], 15.5% below the US median of $76,590. That puts Florida at #34 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 43-6011. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-16.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $42,830 | $64,710 | $99,220 | |
| United States | $50,560 | $76,590 | $109,850 |
The middle half of executive assistants in Florida earns $51,590–$81,190; the top tenth earns $99,220 or more, 2.3 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 $92,443 a year before recruiting, equipment and office space. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
Our open executive assistant roles pay $800–$1,100 a month under a direct contract. The one-time fee is $2,500–$3,000[3] with a 90-day replacement; paying through Deel adds $49 a month[4]. Change any number below to match your plan.
Pay by metro area in Florida
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $88,570 | 5,090 | |
| Wildwood-The Villages, FL | $84,360 | 80 | |
| Jacksonville, FL | $81,430 | 1,230 | |
| Naples-Marco Island, FL | $84,040 | 260 | |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL | $83,130 | 530 | |
| South Florida nonmetropolitan area | $76,200 | 140 | |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL | $80,490 | 370 | |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $83,790 | 2,670 | |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $79,880 | 3,140 | |
| Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL | $75,940 | 80 | |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL | $76,990 | 210 | |
| Punta Gorda, FL | $75,760 | 100 | |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $75,900 | 270 | |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL | $78,750 | 290 | |
| North Florida nonmetropolitan area | $76,460 | 150 | |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL | $78,670 | 330 | |
| Ocala, FL | $73,630 | 130 | |
| Tallahassee, FL | $73,780 | 730 | |
| Sebring, FL | $63,560 | 40 | |
| Gainesville, FL | $70,770 | 450 | |
| Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL | $73,170 | 140 | |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL | $70,010 | 450 | |
| Homosassa Springs, FL | $63,830 | 50 |
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL pays the most ($73,180) and Homosassa Springs, FL the least ($47,450): $25,730 a year apart for the same job.
What an executive assistant does
An executive assistant takes the founder's or a senior manager's admin load: inbox, calendar, travel, reports and follow-ups, so the executive spends time on decisions instead of logistics.
Neighbours in the ranking
| State | Median | vs Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | +1.8% | |
| Kansas | +0.2% | |
| Florida | +0.0% | |
| Maine | -0.9% | |
| West Virginia | -1.4% |
Questions
How much does an executive assistant earn in Florida?
The median was $64,710 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $51,590 to $81,190.
What does it cost to employ an executive assistant in Florida?
About $92,443 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 executive assistants earn the most?
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL, with a median of $73,180 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-6011: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes436011.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.