Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Gainesville, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gainesville, FL

Median annual salary $46,150 -14.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.19
10th percentile $29,670
90th percentile $82,490
Employed locally 50
National median $54,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,670
    25th
    $34,770
    50th (median)
    $46,150
    75th
    $63,010
    90th
    $82,490

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,946 2023 • Census ACS
    Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 78% Median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 22% 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 Gainesville, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other $46,950
    Office Clerks, General $42,660
    Customer Service Representatives $37,690
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $41,580
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $42,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $60,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Gainesville, FL is $22.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.15 or more per hour.

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

    The median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Gainesville, FL is 14.8% 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 Gainesville?

    Entry-level Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $29,670 per year in Gainesville, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,770.