Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive Salary in South Florida

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Florida nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $42,230 -8.8% vs national
Median hourly $20.30
10th percentile $30,540
90th percentile $58,980
Employed locally 1,010
National median $46,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,540
    25th
    $35,350
    50th (median)
    $42,230
    75th
    $50,400
    90th
    $58,980

    Top-paying metros for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New Haven, CT $62,600
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $61,190
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $60,320
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $58,310
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $57,440
    Napa, CA $56,690

    Related occupations in South Florida

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$40,370
    Customer Service Representatives$41,240
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$48,160
    Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$35,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$59,450
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$35,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive make per hour in South Florida?

    The median hourly wage for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive in South Florida is $20.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.25 or more per hour.

    Is South Florida above or below average for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive salaries?

    The median Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive salary in South Florida is 8.8% below the national median of $46,290. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive in South Florida?

    Entry-level Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive (10th percentile) earn around $30,540 per year in South Florida. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,350.