SOC 23-2011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Paralegals and Legal Assistants — Sebring
Sebring, FL · 10 metro areas compared
In Sebring, FL the median wage is $51,230.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Sebring, FL the median wage is $51,230. That is 18.5% lower than the national median of $62,890. Pay ranges from under $37,250 at the tenth percentile to more than $76,110 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $45,130 to $59,600.
The area has 60 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.86 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Naples records the highest median at $64,660. Of the 157 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 59th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,250 | −40.8% |
| 25th | $45,130 | −28.2% |
| Median (50th) | $51,230 | −18.5% |
| 75th | $59,600 | −5.2% |
| 90th | $76,110 | +21.0% |
| Mean | $55,350 | −12.0% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Naples | $64,660 | 520 | |
| 2 | Jacksonville | $62,480 | 2,170 | |
| 3 | Miami | $62,090 | 17,820 | |
| 4 | Cape Coral | $60,700 | 910 | |
| 5 | Port St. Lucie | $60,370 | 490 | |
| 6 | Tampa | $60,150 | 6,630 | |
| 7 | North Port | $60,070 | 990 | |
| 8 | Orlando | $59,470 | 5,480 | |
| 9 | Palm Bay | $58,250 | 610 | |
| 10 | Wildwood | $57,740 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Sebring run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $51,230 buys what $49,545 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 21.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$51,230as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$49,545US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $51,230 a year, 18.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,250 to $76,110 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 60 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Naples, at $64,660.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Sebring, FL?
The median annual wage is $51,230, or $24.63 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 $62,890, so pay in Sebring, FL is 18.5% 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 Sebring, FL earns more than $76,110 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,250 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 $64,660 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 60 jobs in this occupation in Sebring, FL. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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