SOC 23-2099 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Legal Support Workers, All Other — Florida
Florida · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Legal Support Workers, All Other in Florida is $56,880 per year, 21.1% below the national median of $72,110.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Legal Support Workers, All Other in Florida is $56,880 per year, 21.1% below the national median of $72,110. Half of workers earn between $46,760 and $79,790. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $40,170 and the ninetieth at $147,520.
Florida ranks number 37th out of 45 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Naples records the highest median at $77,490. Of the 777 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 388th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,170 | −44.3% |
| 25th | $46,760 | −35.2% |
| Median (50th) | $56,880 | −21.1% |
| 75th | $79,790 | +10.7% |
| 90th | $147,520 | +104.6% |
| Mean | $72,960 | +1.2% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Naples | $77,490 | 30 | |
| 2 | Palm Bay | $67,510 | 70 | |
| 3 | Deltona | $66,050 | 70 | |
| 4 | Orlando | $65,270 | 380 | |
| 5 | North Port | $62,620 | 60 | |
| 6 | Jacksonville | $61,500 | 250 | |
| 7 | Punta Gorda | $60,010 | 40 | |
| 8 | Pensacola | $59,820 | 30 | |
| 9 | Gainesville | $58,800 | 50 | |
| 10 | Miami | $56,880 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Florida run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $56,880 buys what $55,010 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 23.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$56,880as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$55,010US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $56,880 a year, 21.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $40,170 to $147,520 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 37th of 45 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Naples, at $77,490.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Legal Support Workers, All Other in Florida?
The median annual wage is $56,880, or $27.35 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $72,110, so pay in Florida is 21.1% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Florida earns more than $147,520 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $40,170 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Naples, at $77,490 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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