verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

High School Teacher Salary in Florida

Median Annual in Florida
$60,410/yr
Median Hourly Wage
/hr
▼ 16% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Florida

groups Employed in FL
49,810
public U.S. Median
$72,040
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$58,416 #48 of 51

High School Teacher pay in Florida, explained

High school teachers in Florida earn a median of $60,410 per year (— per hour), which is 16% below the national median of $72,040. Entry-level workers earn around $49,210, while the most experienced high school teachers reach about $77,100. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Florida.

Is $60,410 good pay in Florida?

Adjusted for Florida's cost of living (which runs 103% of the U.S. average), that $60,410 is worth about $58,416 in national buying power — ranking Florida #48 for real pay (vs #41 on the sticker number).

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High School Teacher pay by experience in Florida

Entry level (10th pct)
$49,210
$23.66/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$60,410
—/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$77,100
$37.07/hr

High School Teacher pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs FL
Florida (here) $60,410 $58,416
Georgia $75,480 $78,386 −$15,070
Alabama $61,990 $69,790 −$1,580

High School Teacher in Florida: FAQ

How much do high school teachers make in Florida?

High school teachers in Florida earn a median of $60,410 per year (— per hour), compared with $72,040 nationally.

Does Florida pay high school teachers well?

At $60,410, Florida pays 16% below the national median for high school teachers. An estimated 49,810 work in the state.

High School Teacher salary in other states

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