How much does an elementary school teacher make in Florida?
$58,930a year
Median yearly pay for elementary school teachers in Florida. That is $28.33 an hour or $4,911 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.33
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 40 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 79,090
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,680Median: $58,930Highest 10%: $75,780
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,680 | $23.40 | |
| 25th | $50,800 | $24.42 | |
| Median | $58,930 | $28.33 | |
| 75th | $62,510 | $30.05 | |
| 90th | $75,780 | $36.43 |
Cities in Florida
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Palm Bay, FL | $62,510 |
| North Port, FL | $62,370 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $61,080 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $60,470 |
| Naples, FL | $60,470 |
| Crestview, FL | $60,330 |
| Orlando, FL | $60,190 |
| Tampa, FL | $60,120 |
| Wildwood, FL | $59,360 |
| Panama City, FL | $58,640 |
| Miami, FL | $58,300 |
| Deltona, FL | $57,770 |
| Ocala, FL | $57,540 |
| Gainesville, FL | $56,430 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $55,020 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $53,610 |
| Lakeland, FL | $50,420 |
| Pensacola, FL | $50,360 |
| Sebring, FL | $48,660 |
| Sebastian, FL | $47,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for elementary school teachers.
| 37. North Dakota | $60,030 |
| 38. Tennessee | $59,980 |
| 39. Indiana | $59,700 |
| 40. Florida | $58,930 |
| 41. Louisiana | $58,770 |
| 42. Montana | $57,530 |
| 43. Arizona | $56,590 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an elementary school teacher make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly pay in Florida is $28.33 ($58,930 a year).
Do elementary school teachers make more in Florida than the national average?
No: $58,930 against $63,970 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Florida rank for elementary school teacher pay?
Florida ranks 40 of 51 states.
Which city in Florida pays elementary school teachers the most?
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL, with a median of $62,510 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.