Cost of hiring in Tallahassee, FL
Customer Support Specialist is the largest of these 16 jobs in Tallahassee, with about 3,080 people1. Medians run from $34,100 a year for virtual receptionists to $82,740 for project coordinators.
Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Median pay by role in Tallahassee
| Role | Median per year | vs US median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bookkeeper | -9.4% | 1,130 | |
| Paralegal | -9.9% | 780 | |
| Virtual Receptionist | -10.3% | 940 | |
| HR Assistant | -11.1% | 60 | |
| Sales Development Representative | -11.6% | 1,640 | |
| Office Manager | -14.1% | 1,430 | |
| Payroll Specialist | -14.5% | 130 | |
| Data Entry Specialist | -14.7% | 120 | |
| Administrative Assistant | -16.2% | 2,620 | |
| Customer Support Specialist | -16.7% | 3,080 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -17.5% | 940 | |
| Medical Administrative Assistant | -19.0% | 1,720 | |
| Project Coordinator | -19.1% | 1,280 | |
| Recruiter | -24.5% | 1,470 | |
| Executive Assistant | -25.3% | 730 | |
| Accountant | -26.1% | 2,450 |
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 $37,310 median for customer support specialists, the largest of these jobs here, comes to about $48,142 a year. That is an estimate: benefit levels vary by employer.
Tallahassee against the US
Tallahassee pays below the US median for all 16 roles. The gap is smallest for bookkeepers (-9.4%) and paralegals (-9.9%) and largest for accountants (-26.1%). The middle gap across all 16 is -15.4%: for most of these roles, hiring costs less here than at the US median. Its best national standing is for sales development representatives, #174 of 520 areas by median pay; its lowest is for accountants, #517 of 521.
Compared with the US mix of these jobs, Tallahassee has more paralegals (3.8% of these jobs here, against 2.5% nationally) and medical administrative assistants (8.4% against 6.1%), and fewer HR assistants (0.3% against 0.6%) and bookkeepers (5.5% against 8.7%). Metro areas in other states with the closest overall pay level, measured the same way, are listed below; Sumter, SC is nearest, at -15.4%.
| Area | Middle gap to the US | Roles with data | Jobs in these roles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Cruces, NM | -15.4% | 14 | 8,050 |
| Sumter, SC | -15.4% | 13 | 3,280 |
| Tallahassee, FL | -15.4% (this area) | 16 | 20,520 |
| Bowling Green, KY | -15.5% | 15 | 6,960 |
| Montgomery, AL | -15.5% | 16 | 18,070 |
| Abilene, TX | -15.5% | 16 | 8,940 |
How far pay spreads inside each role
From the 10th to the 90th percentile, sales development representatives in Tallahassee span $33,450–$125,500, the widest band (3.8×); medical administrative assistants the narrowest, $30,410–$45,860. Offers cluster nearer the median than nationally for 9 of 16 roles, marketing specialists most ($43,390–$155,480 across the US). Budget from the median for sales development representatives, recruiters, accountants and 3 more roles: a few well-paid jobs lift the average ($74,140 against a $61,880 median for sales development representatives).
Tallahassee against Florida
Against Florida as a whole, Tallahassee pays more only for sales development representatives (+2.0%), and less for 15, most of all accountants (-22.0%). It has the lowest median in Florida for accountants, recruiters and data entry specialists and 1 more role.
Other areas in Florida
By jobs in these roles, Tallahassee is #10 of 24 areas in Florida. The table shows the areas closest to it in size, from North Port-Bradenton to Crestview-Fort Walton Beach.
| Area | Jobs in these roles | Roles with data |
|---|---|---|
| North Port-Bradenton, FL | 34,660 | 17 |
| 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 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass, FL | 19,150 | 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 |
Questions
Which role costs the most to hire in Tallahassee?
Of the 16 roles we track, Project Coordinator: a median of $82,740 a year, about $106,761 with benefits; the lowest is Virtual Receptionist, $34,100.
Is hiring in Tallahassee cheaper than the US median?
Yes, for every role we track: all 16 medians are below the US figure, the furthest for accountants (-26.1%).
Sources
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