How much does a substitute teacher make in Florida?
$37,080a year
Median yearly pay for substitute teachers in Florida. That is $17.83 an hour or $3,090 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.83
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 25,270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,300Median: $37,080Highest 10%: $60,520
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,300 | $14.57 | |
| 25th | $32,060 | $15.41 | |
| Median | $37,080 | $17.83 | |
| 75th | $50,370 | $24.22 | |
| 90th | $60,520 | $29.10 |
Cities in Florida
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Miami, FL | $54,050 |
| Naples, FL | $44,690 |
| North Port, FL | $40,000 |
| Orlando, FL | $37,690 |
| Palm Bay, FL | $37,650 |
| Deltona, FL | $36,890 |
| Sebring, FL | $36,750 |
| Ocala, FL | $36,540 |
| Tampa, FL | $36,100 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $36,040 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $34,480 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $34,410 |
| Sebastian, FL | $34,070 |
| Pensacola, FL | $33,840 |
| Panama City, FL | $31,470 |
| Crestview, FL | $31,200 |
| Gainesville, FL | $29,890 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $29,280 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for substitute teachers.
| 25. Maine | $37,440 |
| 26. Iowa | $37,230 |
| 27. Ohio | $37,150 |
| 28. Florida | $37,080 |
| 29. Wyoming | $36,990 |
| 30. Delaware | $36,510 |
| 31. Utah | $36,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a substitute teacher make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly pay in Florida is $17.83 ($37,080 a year).
Do substitute teachers make more in Florida than the national average?
No: $37,080 against $41,670 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Florida rank for substitute teacher pay?
Florida ranks 28 of 50 states.
Which city in Florida pays substitute teachers the most?
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL, with a median of $54,050 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.