verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Paralegal Salary in Florida

Median Annual in Florida
$61,000/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$29.33/hr
▼ 3% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Florida

groups Employed in FL
40,950
public U.S. Median
$62,890
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$58,986 #43 of 51

Paralegal pay in Florida, explained

Paralegals in Florida earn a median of $61,000 per year ($29.33 per hour), which is 3% below the national median of $62,890. Entry-level workers earn around $38,830, while the most experienced paralegals reach about $83,410. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Florida.

Is $61,000 good pay in Florida?

Adjusted for Florida's cost of living (which runs 103% of the U.S. average), that $61,000 is worth about $58,986 in national buying power — ranking Florida #43 for real pay (vs #29 on the sticker number).

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Paralegal pay by experience in Florida

Entry level (10th pct)
$38,830
$18.67/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$61,000
$29.33/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$83,410
$40.10/hr

Paralegal pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs FL
Florida (here) $61,000 $58,986
Georgia $62,400 $64,802 −$1,400
Alabama $47,260 $53,207 +$13,740

Paralegal in Florida: FAQ

How much do paralegals make in Florida?

Paralegals in Florida earn a median of $61,000 per year ($29.33 per hour), compared with $62,890 nationally.

Does Florida pay paralegals well?

At $61,000, Florida pays 3% below the national median for paralegals. An estimated 40,950 work in the state.

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