How much does a middle school teacher make in Florida?
$58,940a year
Median yearly pay for middle school teachers in Florida. That is $28.34 an hour or $4,912 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.34
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 45 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 31,370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,310Median: $58,940Highest 10%: $75,520
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,310 | $23.71 | |
| 25th | $51,750 | $24.88 | |
| Median | $58,940 | $28.34 | |
| 75th | $63,220 | $30.39 | |
| 90th | $75,520 | $36.31 |
Cities in Florida
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| North Port, FL | $63,380 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $62,630 |
| Naples, FL | $60,410 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $60,370 |
| Crestview, FL | $60,290 |
| Orlando, FL | $60,120 |
| Palm Bay, FL | $59,950 |
| Tampa, FL | $58,940 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $58,660 |
| Miami, FL | $58,070 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $53,930 |
| Panama City, FL | $51,860 |
| Lakeland, FL | $50,360 |
| Pensacola, FL | $50,340 |
| Gainesville, FL | $50,040 |
| Sebastian, FL | $49,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for middle school teachers.
| 42. Arizona | $59,710 |
| 43. Arkansas | $59,570 |
| 44. Missouri | $59,310 |
| 45. Florida | $58,940 |
| 46. Louisiana | $58,760 |
| 47. West Virginia | $57,210 |
| 48. North Carolina | $52,010 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a middle school teacher make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly pay in Florida is $28.34 ($58,940 a year).
Do middle school teachers make more in Florida than the national average?
No: $58,940 against $64,370 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Florida rank for middle school teacher pay?
Florida ranks 45 of 51 states.
Which city in Florida pays middle school teachers the most?
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL, with a median of $63,380 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.