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Paralegal salary in Florida

Updated October 30, 2026. Based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Published by Humblebee.

$61,000median pay per year in Florida, or $29.33 an hour, May 2025[1]
  1. $38,830lowest 10% earn less
  2. $48,23025th percentile
  3. $61,000median
  4. $75,78075th percentile
  5. $83,410top 10% earn more
Middle half of workers in the inner band[2]US median for this job, $62,890[3]

The median pay for paralegals in Florida was $61,000 a year in May 2025[1]. That was $1,890 lower than the US median[6].

Jobs in FL
40,950[4]
Rank by median pay
29 of 51[5]
Compared with US median
−3.0%[6]

How much do paralegals make in Florida?

Paralegals in Florida had a median wage of $61,000 a year, or $29.33 an hour[1]. Half earned more and half earned less. The average was a little higher, at $63,250 a year[7].

Across the US, the median for paralegals was $62,890[3]. Florida's median was $1,890 (3.0%) lower[6]. Compared with all jobs in Florida, where the median was $47,880[8], paralegals earned $13,120 more[9].

The lowest-paid 10% of paralegals in Florida earned less than $38,830, and the highest-paid 10% earned more than $83,410[2]. By metro area, Naples-Marco Island had the highest median at $64,660[10]. Among the metros with the most paralegal jobs, Jacksonville had a median of $62,480 and Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach had $62,090[11]. OEWS counts wage and salary workers, so it leaves out the self-employed, and its wages leave out bonuses and the cost of benefits[12].

Florida vs US pay

Pay for paralegals in Florida next to the national figures[1][3].

FLUS
Median per year$61,000[1]$62,890[3]
Median per hour$29.33[1]$30.24[3]
Lowest 10% earn less than$38,830[2]$44,740[13]
Top 10% earn more than$83,410[2]$101,500[13]
Jobs40,950[4]392,880[3]

Pay by metro area in Florida

Metro areas in Florida with the most jobs for paralegals, and the median pay in each[11].

Metro areaMedian per yearJobs
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL[11]$62,09017,820
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL$60,1506,630
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL$59,4705,480
Jacksonville, FL$62,4802,170
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL$60,070990
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL$60,700910
Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL$56,140810
Tallahassee, FL$56,660780

Pay in nearby states

Median pay for paralegals in the states that border Florida, highest first[14].

StateMedian per yearJobs
Georgia[14]$62,40014,160
Alabama$47,2605,700

Median pay for paralegals in every state

Job outlook and training

Across the US, jobs for paralegals are projected to decline 0.3% from 2025 to 2035[15]. BLS does not publish this projection by state. The typical education for entry is: associate's degree[16].

How to become one: steps, training and duties

Frequently asked questions

How much does a paralegal make in Florida?
The median pay for paralegals in Florida was $61,000 a year in May 2025[1]. The average was $63,250 a year[7].
How much does a paralegal make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly wage was $29.33[1]. The 10th percentile wage was $18.67 an hour and the 90th percentile wage was $40.10[17].
Which city in Florida pays paralegals the most?
Naples-Marco Island had the highest median annual wage among Florida metro areas with a published figure, at $64,660[10].
Is Florida a good state for paralegals?
Florida had the 29th highest median annual wage for paralegals among the 50 states and DC[5]. Its median was $1,890 lower than the US median[6].
What do you need to become a paralegal in Florida?
Across the US, the typical education needed for entry is an associate's degree, with no work experience or on-the-job training typically needed[16]. This is a US figure, not one for Florida.

Facts and sources

  1. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Florida was $61,000 per year and $29.33 per hour. Half of these workers earned more and half earned less. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  2. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Florida: 10th percentile $38,830, 25th percentile $48,230, 75th percentile $75,780, 90th percentile $83,410. The 10th percentile means 10% of workers earned less, the 90th means 10% earned more. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  3. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Paralegals and Legal Assistants in the US as a whole was $62,890 per year and $30.24 per hour, with about 392,880 jobs nationwide. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  4. BLS OEWS, May 2025: about 40,950 people worked as Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Florida (wage and salary jobs, not counting self-employed workers). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  5. BLS OEWS, May 2025: Florida had the 29th highest median annual wage for Paralegals and Legal Assistants out of the 50 states and DC with a published median. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  6. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Florida ($61,000) was $1,890 (3.0%) lower than the US median ($62,890). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  7. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the mean (average) wage for Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Florida was $63,250 per year and $30.41 per hour. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  8. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for all occupations in Florida was $47,880. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  9. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Florida was $13,120 higher than the median for all occupations in the state ($47,880). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  10. BLS OEWS, May 2025: of the 22 metro areas in or partly in Florida with a published median for Paralegals and Legal Assistants, Naples-Marco Island, FL had the highest median annual wage, $64,660. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  11. Metro areas with the most jobs in this occupation, with median annual wage, May 2025 (table on this page). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  12. BLS OEWS FAQ: OEWS covers part-time and full-time workers paid a wage or salary. It does not cover the self-employed, owners and partners in unincorporated firms, household workers or unpaid family workers. OEWS wages do not include nonproduction bonuses or employer costs of benefits such as health insurance or retirement contributions. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  13. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Paralegals and Legal Assistants in the US: 10th percentile $44,740, 25th percentile $50,340, 75th percentile $80,080, 90th percentile $101,500. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  14. BLS OEWS, May 2025, median annual wage for Paralegals and Legal Assistants in states that border Florida (highest first): Georgia $62,400; Alabama $47,260. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  15. BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state): employment of Paralegals and Legal Assistants is projected to decline 0.3% nationwide from 2025 to 2035, with about 40,800 openings a year on average. All occupations are projected to grow 3.5%. BLS Employment Projections
  16. BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state), typical path into Paralegals and Legal Assistants: education needed for entry: Associate's degree; work experience in a related occupation: None; typical on-the-job training: None. BLS Employment Projections
  17. BLS OEWS, May 2025, hourly wage percentiles for Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Florida: 10th percentile $18.67, 25th percentile $23.19, 75th percentile $36.43, 90th percentile $40.10. BLS OEWS, May 2025

State figures cover only Florida. Job outlook and entry requirements are national (US) figures: BLS does not publish them by state in our sources. Figures labelled “CareerFacts calculation” are simple differences between the BLS numbers shown.