Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Pensacola, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL

Median annual salary $58,970 +8.9% vs national
Median hourly $28.35
10th percentile $42,780
90th percentile $77,030
Employed locally 100
National median $54,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,780
    25th
    $47,590
    50th (median)
    $58,970
    75th
    $62,540
    90th
    $77,030

    Pensacola economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,588 2023 • Census ACS
    Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 80% Median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 20% 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
    Tallahassee, FL $57,870
    Florida $53,790

    Related occupations in Pensacola, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $38,670
    Customer Service Representatives $39,730
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $46,050
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $40,310
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $60,820
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $37,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Pensacola, FL is $28.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Pensacola, FL is 8.9% above 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 Pensacola?

    Entry-level Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $42,780 per year in Pensacola, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,590.