Career Opportunities

According to the Department of Labor, the demand for skilled, well-qualified secretaries and office support staff and bookkeepers will continue to increase and employment opportunities will be plentiful. The annual income for office personnel varies according to education, experience, skills and level of responsibility.

Florida Employment Salaries for Administrative Assistants and Bookkeepers

Occupation	Salary Range	Entry / Average Hourly Salary
Office Managers	$40,900 - $49,160	$16.22 - $26.99
Administrative Assistant	$27,720 - $39,810	$12.44 - $18.92
General Office Clerks	$17,360 - $28,530	$7.70 - $12.98
Bookkeeper (Accounts Payable/Receivable and Payroll)	$27,020 - $44.760	$11.61 - $20.53

Sources: Florida Agency for Workforce Innovation Labor Market Statistics 2008.