Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $61,610 +13.8% vs national
Median hourly $29.62
10th percentile $37,000
90th percentile $76,020
Employed locally 1,460
National median $54,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,000
    25th
    $47,440
    50th (median)
    $61,610
    75th
    $64,580
    90th
    $76,020

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 86% Median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 14% 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
    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
    Florida $53,790

    Related occupations in Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$39,780
    Office Clerks, General$44,040
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$49,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$61,840
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$39,450
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$44,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Tampa, FL is $29.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.70 or more per hour.

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

    The median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Tampa, FL is 13.8% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $37,000 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,440.