Cost of hiring in Pensacola-Ferry Pass, FL
BLS counts about 19,150 people in these 16 roles in Pensacola-Ferry Pass1. Project Coordinator has the highest median ($98,670 a year), Virtual Receptionist the lowest ($35,690), and Customer Support Specialist is the largest job, with about 3,280 people.
Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Median pay by role in Pensacola-Ferry Pass
| Role | Median per year | vs US median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data Entry Specialist | -2.7% | 120 | |
| Customer Support Specialist | -3.3% | 3,280 | |
| Project Coordinator | -3.6% | 1,280 | |
| Virtual Receptionist | -6.1% | 1,210 | |
| Bookkeeper | -6.8% | 1,660 | |
| Administrative Assistant | -8.2% | 1,790 | |
| Office Manager | -8.4% | 1,770 | |
| Accountant | -8.7% | 1,170 | |
| Paralegal | -10.7% | 810 | |
| HR Assistant | -11.2% | 130 | |
| Recruiter | -12.7% | 1,060 | |
| Medical Administrative Assistant | -15.6% | 1,920 | |
| Payroll Specialist | -17.1% | 210 | |
| Executive Assistant | -19.0% | 290 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -19.5% | 950 | |
| Sales Development Representative | -19.6% | 1,500 |
The employer pays more than the wage: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, so a $43,290 median for customer support specialists, the largest of these jobs here, comes to about $55,858 a year. That is an estimate: benefit levels vary by employer.
Pensacola-Ferry Pass against the US
Pensacola-Ferry Pass pays below the US median for all 16 roles. The gap is smallest for data entry specialists (-2.7%) and customer support specialists (-3.3%) and largest for sales development representatives (-19.6%). The middle gap across all 16 is -9.7%: for most of these roles, hiring costs less here than at the US median. Its best national standing is for project coordinators, #145 of 518 areas by median pay; its lowest is for payroll specialists, #394 of 486.
Compared with the US mix of these jobs, Pensacola-Ferry Pass has more paralegals (4.2% of these jobs here, against 2.5% nationally) and medical administrative assistants (10.0% against 6.1%), and fewer executive assistants (1.5% against 2.9%) and accountants (6.1% against 9.2%). Metro areas in other states with the closest overall pay level, measured the same way, are listed below; South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI is nearest, at -9.7%.
| Area | Middle gap to the US | Roles with data | Jobs in these roles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Savannah, GA | -9.7% | 17 | 17,290 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass, FL | -9.7% (this area) | 16 | 19,150 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI | -9.7% | 17 | 11,080 |
| Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI | -9.7% | 16 | 4,010 |
| Chambersburg, PA | -9.7% | 15 | 4,340 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | -9.7% | 17 | 26,040 |
How far pay spreads inside each role
From the 10th to the 90th percentile, sales development representatives in Pensacola-Ferry Pass span $30,360–$107,160, the widest band (3.5×); medical administrative assistants the narrowest, $33,320–$53,600. Offers cluster nearer the median than nationally for 10 of 16 roles, marketing specialists most ($43,390–$155,480 across the US). Budget from the median for sales development representatives, marketing specialists, accountants and 1 more role: a few well-paid jobs lift the average ($66,360 against a $56,250 median for sales development representatives).
Pensacola-Ferry Pass against Florida
Against Florida as a whole, Pensacola-Ferry Pass pays more for 2 of 16 roles, led by customer support specialists (+7.0%) and data entry specialists (+3.5%), and less for 12, most of all marketing specialists (-16.0%). Its best rank within Florida is #2 of 24 areas, for customer support specialists.
Other areas in Florida
By jobs in these roles, Pensacola-Ferry Pass is #11 of 24 areas in Florida. The table shows the areas closest to it in size, from Cape Coral-Fort Myers to Ocala.
| Area | Jobs in these roles | Roles with data |
|---|---|---|
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | 32,120 | 16 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL | 26,030 | 17 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne, FL | 25,310 | 17 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach, FL | 20,940 | 17 |
| Tallahassee, FL | 20,520 | 16 |
| Naples-Marco Island, FL | 16,360 | 17 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | 16,270 | 17 |
| Gainesville, FL | 13,460 | 16 |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach, FL | 11,320 | 17 |
| Ocala, FL | 10,870 | 17 |
Questions
Which role costs the most to hire in Pensacola-Ferry Pass?
Of the 16 roles we track, Project Coordinator: a median of $98,670 a year, about $127,316 with benefits; the lowest is Virtual Receptionist, $35,690.
Is hiring in Pensacola-Ferry Pass cheaper than the US median?
Yes, for every role we track: all 16 medians are below the US figure, the furthest for sales development representatives (-19.6%).
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