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Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Florida
Ranked #41 of 51 · FL
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of preschool teachers, except special educations in Florida earn between $29,550 and $46,980. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean preschool teachers, except special education salary in Florida is $37,040, about 13.9% below the U.S. average ($43,030). That works out to roughly $18/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Florida
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naples-Marco Island, FL | $38,530 | $43,570 | 530 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $36,380 | $37,360 | 11,650 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $36,330 | $37,290 | 3,110 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $36,270 | $38,080 | 5,150 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL | $35,920 | $38,260 | 950 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL | $35,920 | $37,040 | 880 |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL | $35,840 | $37,540 | 360 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $35,600 | $36,160 | 770 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do preschool teachers, except special education make in Florida?
The median preschool teachers, except special education salary in Florida is $35,860 per year (mean $37,040), and about 80% earn between $29,550 and $46,980.
How much do preschool teachers, except special education make per hour in Florida?
Roughly $18 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $37,040 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Florida a high-paying state for preschool teachers, except special education?
Florida ranks #41 of 51 states for preschool teachers, except special education pay. Its mean salary of $37,040 is about 13.9% below the U.S. average of $43,030.
Which metro areas in Florida pay preschool teachers, except special education the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Florida for preschool teachers, except special education are Naples-Marco Island, FL ($38,530), Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL ($36,380), Jacksonville, FL ($36,330), by median annual wage.
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