HR Assistant salary and cost of hiring in Florida
The median HR assistant in Florida earned $48,330 a year in May 2025[1], 4.5% below the US median of $50,610. That puts Florida at #30 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 43-4161. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-16.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $36,810 | $48,330 | $62,880 | |
| United States | $37,340 | $50,610 | $68,280 |
The middle half of HR assistants in Florida earns $42,060–$56,310; the top tenth earns $62,880 or more, 1.7 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 $69,043 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $59,800 | 530 | |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL | $59,490 | 80 | |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL | $57,760 | 30 | |
| Jacksonville, FL | $57,570 | 270 | |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL | $55,480 | 130 | |
| Naples-Marco Island, FL | $60,010 | 30 | |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $55,600 | 830 | |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $56,880 | 50 | |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL | $52,480 | 60 | |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL | $54,170 | 70 | |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $51,880 | 470 | |
| Tallahassee, FL | $47,780 | 60 | |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL | $50,780 | 130 | |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $48,120 | 80 | |
| Gainesville, FL | $54,170 | 60 | |
| Ocala, FL | $51,150 | 30 |
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL pays the most ($52,420) and Ocala, FL the least ($44,050): $8,370 a year apart for the same job.
What an HR assistant does
An HR assistant runs the admin side of people work: job posts, interview scheduling, onboarding paperwork, employee records and HR questions.
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Questions
How much does an HR assistant earn in Florida?
The median was $48,330 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $42,060 to $56,310.
What does it cost to employ an HR assistant in Florida?
About $69,043 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 HR assistants earn the most?
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL, with a median of $52,420 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-4161: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes434161.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.