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Preschool Teacher Salary in Florida

Median Annual in Florida
$35,860/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$17.24/hr
▼ 6% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Florida

groups Employed in FL
35,740
public U.S. Median
$38,140
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$34,676 #47 of 51

Preschool Teacher pay in Florida, explained

Preschool teachers in Florida earn a median of $35,860 per year ($17.24 per hour), which is 6% below the national median of $38,140. Entry-level workers earn around $29,550, while the most experienced preschool teachers reach about $46,980. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Florida.

Is $35,860 good pay in Florida?

Adjusted for Florida's cost of living (which runs 103% of the U.S. average), that $35,860 is worth about $34,676 in national buying power — ranking Florida #47 for real pay (vs #37 on the sticker number).

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Preschool Teacher pay by experience in Florida

Entry level (10th pct)
$29,550
$14.21/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$35,860
$17.24/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$46,980
$22.59/hr

Preschool Teacher pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs FL
Florida (here) $35,860 $34,676
Georgia $43,920 $45,611 −$8,060
Alabama $28,310 $31,872 +$7,550

Preschool Teacher in Florida: FAQ

How much do preschool teachers make in Florida?

Preschool teachers in Florida earn a median of $35,860 per year ($17.24 per hour), compared with $38,140 nationally.

Does Florida pay preschool teachers well?

At $35,860, Florida pays 6% below the national median for preschool teachers. An estimated 35,740 work in the state.

Preschool Teacher salary in other states

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