How much does a special education teacher make in Florida?
$58,850a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Florida. That is $28.29 an hour or $4,904 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.29
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 8,740
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,730Median: $58,850Highest 10%: $74,160
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,730 | $24.87 | |
| 25th | $53,250 | $25.60 | |
| Median | $58,850 | $28.29 | |
| 75th | $63,140 | $30.36 | |
| 90th | $74,160 | $35.65 |
Cities in Florida
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| North Port, FL | $63,140 |
| Orlando, FL | $61,100 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $60,990 |
| Tampa, FL | $59,670 |
| Crestview, FL | $59,660 |
| Pensacola, FL | $58,090 |
| Lakeland, FL | $56,410 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $55,220 |
| Miami, FL | $53,250 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 36. Iowa | $60,440 |
| 37. Kentucky | $60,060 |
| 38. Kansas | $59,970 |
| 39. Florida | $58,850 |
| 40. Louisiana | $58,800 |
| 41. Indiana | $58,760 |
| 42. North Carolina | $58,260 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly pay in Florida is $28.29 ($58,850 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Florida than the national average?
No: $58,850 against $65,120 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Florida rank for special education teacher pay?
Florida ranks 39 of 51 states.
Which city in Florida pays special education teachers the most?
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL, with a median of $63,140 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.