How much does a secondary school teacher make in Florida?
$60,410a year
Median yearly pay for secondary school teachers in Florida. That is $29.04 an hour or $5,034 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.04
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 49,810
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,210Median: $60,410Highest 10%: $77,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,210 | $23.66 | |
| 25th | $52,340 | $25.16 | |
| Median | $60,410 | $29.04 | |
| 75th | $64,770 | $31.14 | |
| 90th | $77,100 | $37.07 |
Cities in Florida
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| North Port, FL | $63,900 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $62,650 |
| Naples, FL | $62,110 |
| Tampa, FL | $61,030 |
| Orlando, FL | $60,540 |
| Deltona, FL | $60,520 |
| Crestview, FL | $60,430 |
| Miami, FL | $60,410 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $60,270 |
| Ocala, FL | $59,140 |
| Palm Bay, FL | $58,840 |
| Gainesville, FL | $58,730 |
| Lakeland, FL | $58,000 |
| Pensacola, FL | $57,550 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $57,250 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $53,600 |
| Panama City, FL | $52,070 |
| Sebring, FL | $49,450 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for secondary school teachers.
| 38. North Dakota | $61,210 |
| 39. Iowa | $61,200 |
| 40. Montana | $60,990 |
| 41. Florida | $60,410 |
| 42. Kansas | $59,920 |
| 43. Louisiana | $59,850 |
| 44. Arkansas | $59,660 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a secondary school teacher make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly pay in Florida is $29.04 ($60,410 a year).
Do secondary school teachers make more in Florida than the national average?
No: $60,410 against $72,040 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Florida rank for secondary school teacher pay?
Florida ranks 41 of 51 states.
Which city in Florida pays secondary school teachers the most?
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL, with a median of $63,900 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.