Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in Florida
Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Florida earn a median of $61,000 a year, −3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $61,000
- vs. U.S. median
- −3% ($62,890)
- Rank among states
- 29 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 40,950
Pay range in Florida
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,830; the top 10% earn over $83,410. Nationally the range is $44,740 to $101,500.
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Paralegals and Legal Assistants pay in Florida
How much do paralegals and legal assistants make in Florida?
The median is $61,000 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,830 and the top 10% earn over $83,410. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Florida a good state for paralegals and legal assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 29 of 51 (−3% vs. the national median of $62,890). Living costs are not included.