How much does a special education teacher make in Florida?
$58,240a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Florida. That is $28.00 an hour or $4,853 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.00
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 1,370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,100Median: $58,240Highest 10%: $78,340
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,100 | $24.09 | |
| 25th | $51,330 | $24.68 | |
| Median | $58,240 | $28.00 | |
| 75th | $68,980 | $33.16 | |
| 90th | $78,340 | $37.66 |
Cities in Florida
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Naples, FL | $86,120 |
| North Port, FL | $68,990 |
| Tampa, FL | $61,380 |
| Miami, FL | $57,840 |
| Crestview, FL | $51,040 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 33. Rhode Island | $59,310 |
| 34. Delaware | $59,250 |
| 35. Kansas | $59,220 |
| 36. Florida | $58,240 |
| 37. Utah | $58,230 |
| 38. Louisiana | $56,890 |
| 39. Kentucky | $54,220 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly pay in Florida is $28.00 ($58,240 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Florida than the national average?
No: $58,240 against $64,830 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Florida rank for special education teacher pay?
Florida ranks 36 of 45 states.
Which city in Florida pays special education teachers the most?
Naples-Marco Island, FL, with a median of $86,120 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.