How much does a teacher and instructor make in Florida?
$51,730a year
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors in Florida. That is $24.87 an hour or $4,311 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.87
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 7,490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $51,730Highest 10%: $86,140
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $38,980 | $18.74 | |
| Median | $51,730 | $24.87 | |
| 75th | $68,640 | $33.00 | |
| 90th | $86,140 | $41.41 |
Cities in Florida
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Wildwood, FL | $90,560 |
| Gainesville, FL | $79,160 |
| Crestview, FL | $78,850 |
| Pensacola, FL | $77,400 |
| North Port, FL | $76,610 |
| Tampa, FL | $60,490 |
| Panama City, FL | $59,120 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $56,950 |
| Miami, FL | $51,710 |
| Lakeland, FL | $50,550 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $49,110 |
| Naples, FL | $47,960 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $47,910 |
| Palm Bay, FL | $47,370 |
| Sebastian, FL | $46,850 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $46,640 |
| Deltona, FL | $43,790 |
| Ocala, FL | $43,410 |
| Orlando, FL | $42,290 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for teacher and instructors.
| 40. Vermont | $53,920 |
| 41. New Hampshire | $53,680 |
| 42. Idaho | $53,600 |
| 43. Florida | $51,730 |
| 44. Wisconsin | $51,580 |
| 45. Texas | $51,120 |
| 46. North Carolina | $50,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teacher and instructor make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly pay in Florida is $24.87 ($51,730 a year).
Do teacher and instructors make more in Florida than the national average?
No: $51,730 against $66,140 nationally, 22% less.
Where does Florida rank for teacher and instructor pay?
Florida ranks 43 of 50 states.
Which city in Florida pays teacher and instructors the most?
Wildwood-The Villages, FL, with a median of $90,560 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.