Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Florida

$32,757 $106,305
10th pct Median: $61,805 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$32,757
25th Percentile$44,500
50th (Median)$61,805
75th Percentile$85,291
90th (Top Earners)$106,305
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Florida median salary of $61,805 for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education has the purchasing power of approximately $61,254 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Florida's higher cost of living (COL index: 100.9) reduces the real purchasing power of wages compared to lower-cost states.

COL data: MERIC 2024 State Cost of Living Index. Missouri = 100 baseline.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education make in Florida?
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Florida earn a median annual salary of $61,805 per year ($29.71/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is below the national median of $64,380.
Is Florida a good state for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education?
Florida pays slightly below the national average for elementary school teachers, except special education. Cost of living in Florida is near the national average (COL index: 100.9).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Florida?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 100.9 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $61,805 salary in Florida has the purchasing power of approximately $61,254 in Missouri. Higher living costs in Florida reduce real purchasing power.
How does Florida compare to neighboring states for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salaries?
For detailed comparison across all states, see the full Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary page at the national level, which includes a complete 50-state salary table.

Top Paying Jobs in Florida

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Anesthesiologists $318,912
2 Radiologists $297,523
3 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $293,971
4 Neurologists $283,776
5 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $261,005
6 Psychiatrists $239,806
7 General Internal Medicine Physicians $233,606
8 Family Medicine Physicians $214,858
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Florida

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education work in their specialized field applying expertise and skills to deliver value in their organization. This occupation is part of the education sector of the U.S. economy.

Education Required: Bachelor's degree

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