How much does a kindergarten teacher make in Florida?
$58,100a year
Median yearly pay for kindergarten teachers in Florida. That is $27.93 an hour or $4,842 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.93
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 8,810
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,960Median: $58,100Highest 10%: $77,460
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,960 | $24.02 | |
| 25th | $51,630 | $24.82 | |
| Median | $58,100 | $27.93 | |
| 75th | $62,520 | $30.06 | |
| 90th | $77,460 | $37.24 |
Cities in Florida
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Naples, FL | $77,170 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $76,440 |
| Gainesville, FL | $69,610 |
| North Port, FL | $68,950 |
| Orlando, FL | $60,290 |
| Sebring, FL | $59,980 |
| Tampa, FL | $59,860 |
| Crestview, FL | $59,820 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $59,780 |
| Deltona, FL | $58,000 |
| Miami, FL | $57,300 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $56,680 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $53,340 |
| Palm Bay, FL | $52,160 |
| Panama City, FL | $51,630 |
| Pensacola, FL | $50,380 |
| Lakeland, FL | $49,960 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for kindergarten teachers.
| 33. West Virginia | $58,790 |
| 34. Iowa | $58,420 |
| 35. Indiana | $58,250 |
| 36. Florida | $58,100 |
| 37. Tennessee | $58,070 |
| 38. Kansas | $56,670 |
| 39. Missouri | $56,590 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a kindergarten teacher make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly pay in Florida is $27.93 ($58,100 a year).
Do kindergarten teachers make more in Florida than the national average?
No: $58,100 against $62,680 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Florida rank for kindergarten teacher pay?
Florida ranks 36 of 50 states.
Which city in Florida pays kindergarten teachers the most?
Naples-Marco Island, FL, with a median of $77,170 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.