Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Panama City, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL

Median annual salary $45,720 -15.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.98
10th percentile $30,640
90th percentile $63,100
National median $54,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,640
    25th
    $32,480
    50th (median)
    $45,720
    75th
    $49,990
    90th
    $63,100

    Panama City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,834 2023 • Census ACS
    Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 67% Median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 33% 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 Panama City, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $38,530
    Customer Service Representatives $36,280
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $41,110
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $45,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $57,240
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $34,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Panama City, FL is $21.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.34 or more per hour.

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

    The median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Panama City, FL is 15.6% 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 Panama City?

    Entry-level Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $30,640 per year in Panama City, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,480.