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Public School Teacher · Florida

Teacher salary in Florida

Teachers in Florida earn a median $58,930 a year across all employers.

$58,930
median pay in FL, all employers
79,090
workers in FL (SOC 25-2021)

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates. Data captured September 30, 2026.

Pay in Florida, all employers Sourced

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (SOC 25-2021) in Florida, all employers combined: BLS state estimates do not separate government from private.

MeasureFL
Workers79,090
10th percentile$48,680
Median$58,930
90th percentile$75,780
National median, government employers$65,310

Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — national estimates by ownership. Data captured September 30, 2026.

Pension in Florida

Local employees: Public school teachers

PlanAccrualNormal retirementEmployee paysSocial Security
Florida Retirement System - Regular Class (Pension Plan or Investment Plan)
Initially enrolled on or after July 1, 2011
—age 65 once vested (8 years)3%Covered

The statewide plan a new hire usually joins. Some cities and counties run their own plans; check with the employer. Each plan's formula, vesting, cost-of-living adjustment and retiree health are on the Florida pension plans list.

Source: State retirement systems, Official state retirement system pages, member handbooks and statutes. Data captured October 2, 2026.

Employers in Florida

67 school districts in Florida, largest MIAMI-DADE, PALM BEACH, ORANGE.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data, 2024–25 local education agency universe (directory and staff). Data captured September 30, 2026.

Free practice tests for Florida

Source: Open Exam Prep, Open Exam Prep free practice tests. Data captured October 1, 2026. Each link was opened and its exam title checked on the date shown.

More about this job

Requirements, hiring process, training, schedule and day-to-day work are on the national Public School Teacher page.

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