Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Cape Coral, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL

Median annual salary $46,960 -13.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.58
10th percentile $32,300
90th percentile $73,140
Employed locally 200
National median $54,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,300
    25th
    $39,930
    50th (median)
    $46,960
    75th
    $63,020
    90th
    $73,140

    Cape Coral economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,099 2023 • Census ACS
    Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 64% Median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 36% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,130
    District of Columbia $101,170
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $88,600
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $81,210
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $77,780
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $75,620

    Nearby metros — Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $67,980
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $61,610
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $59,850
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $59,310
    Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL $58,970
    Tallahassee, FL $57,870

    Related occupations in Cape Coral, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$38,580
    Office Clerks, General$44,090
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$41,490
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$47,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$61,030
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$36,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants make per hour in Cape Coral?

    The median hourly wage for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Cape Coral, FL is $22.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.21 or more per hour.

    Is Cape Coral above or below average for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salaries?

    The median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Cape Coral, FL is 13.3% below the national median of $54,140. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Cape Coral?

    Entry-level Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $32,300 per year in Cape Coral, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,930.