How much does a special education teacher make in Florida?
$68,690a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Florida. That is $33.02 an hour or $5,724 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.02
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 900
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,570Median: $68,690Highest 10%: $97,240
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,570 | $24.31 | |
| 25th | $53,100 | $25.53 | |
| Median | $68,690 | $33.02 | |
| 75th | $79,060 | $38.01 | |
| 90th | $97,240 | $46.75 |
Cities in Florida
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Pensacola, FL | $79,410 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $78,420 |
| Miami, FL | $75,890 |
| Tampa, FL | $74,120 |
| Orlando, FL | $51,710 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 15. New Jersey | $71,110 |
| 16. Iowa | $71,050 |
| 17. Minnesota | $69,470 |
| 18. Florida | $68,690 |
| 19. Utah | $67,860 |
| 20. Wisconsin | $66,910 |
| 21. New Hampshire | $66,670 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly pay in Florida is $33.02 ($68,690 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Florida than the national average?
No: $68,690 against $76,580 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Florida rank for special education teacher pay?
Florida ranks 18 of 42 states.
Which city in Florida pays special education teachers the most?
Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL, with a median of $79,410 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.