How much does a preschool teacher make in Florida?
$35,860a year
Median yearly pay for preschool teachers in Florida. That is $17.24 an hour or $2,988 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.24
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 35,740
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,550Median: $35,860Highest 10%: $46,980
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,550 | $14.21 | |
| 25th | $30,520 | $14.67 | |
| Median | $35,860 | $17.24 | |
| 75th | $37,610 | $18.08 | |
| 90th | $46,980 | $22.59 |
Cities in Florida
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Naples, FL | $38,530 |
| Miami, FL | $36,380 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $36,330 |
| Tampa, FL | $36,270 |
| North Port, FL | $35,920 |
| Palm Bay, FL | $35,920 |
| Crestview, FL | $35,840 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $35,600 |
| Orlando, FL | $35,540 |
| Punta Gorda, FL | $35,340 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $35,230 |
| Gainesville, FL | $35,150 |
| Wildwood, FL | $35,060 |
| Sebastian, FL | $35,030 |
| Deltona, FL | $34,840 |
| Lakeland, FL | $34,780 |
| Panama City, FL | $34,000 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $33,600 |
| Ocala, FL | $33,520 |
| Pensacola, FL | $33,500 |
| Homosassa Springs, FL | $33,110 |
| Sebring, FL | $33,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for preschool teachers.
| 34. Wisconsin | $36,160 |
| 35. Missouri | $36,090 |
| 36. Pennsylvania | $36,050 |
| 37. Florida | $35,860 |
| 38. North Carolina | $35,710 |
| 39. Ohio | $35,180 |
| 40. Utah | $35,010 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a preschool teacher make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly pay in Florida is $17.24 ($35,860 a year).
Do preschool teachers make more in Florida than the national average?
No: $35,860 against $38,140 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Florida rank for preschool teacher pay?
Florida ranks 37 of 51 states.
Which city in Florida pays preschool teachers the most?
Naples-Marco Island, FL, with a median of $38,530 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.