How much does a special education teacher make in Florida?
$61,510a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Florida. That is $29.57 an hour or $5,126 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.57
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,940
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,360Median: $61,510Highest 10%: $79,170
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,360 | $24.69 | |
| 25th | $57,040 | $27.42 | |
| Median | $61,510 | $29.57 | |
| 75th | $74,960 | $36.04 | |
| 90th | $79,170 | $38.06 |
Cities in Florida
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Jacksonville, FL | $78,450 |
| Naples, FL | $76,790 |
| North Port, FL | $74,960 |
| Miami, FL | $61,600 |
| Orlando, FL | $60,580 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $60,340 |
| Tampa, FL | $60,070 |
| Crestview, FL | $60,010 |
| Lakeland, FL | $58,260 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $56,710 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $53,280 |
| Gainesville, FL | $53,030 |
| Panama City, FL | $51,660 |
| Pensacola, FL | $50,160 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 32. Alabama | $62,210 |
| 33. South Carolina | $62,150 |
| 34. Maine | $61,710 |
| 35. Florida | $61,510 |
| 36. Tennessee | $61,360 |
| 37. North Dakota | $61,210 |
| 38. Indiana | $61,130 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly pay in Florida is $29.57 ($61,510 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Florida than the national average?
No: $61,510 against $74,260 nationally, 17% less.
Where does Florida rank for special education teacher pay?
Florida ranks 35 of 51 states.
Which city in Florida pays special education teachers the most?
Jacksonville, FL, with a median of $78,450 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.