Preschool Teacher Salary in Florida
BLS OEWS May 2025 · BLS occupation: SOC 25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
Median in Florida
$35,860
$17.24 an hour
10th percentile
$29,550
90th percentile
$46,980
Jobs (wage & salary)
35,740
The median annual wage for preschool teachers, except special education in Florida was $35,860 in May 2025, $2,280 (6%) below the national median of $38,140.
The middle half earned between $30,520 (25th percentile) and $37,610 (75th percentile).
Florida ranks 37 of the 51 states and DC with a published median for this occupation.
The comparison is not adjusted for living costs.
BLS OEWS May 2025. Annual = hourly × 2,080. OEWS covers wage-and-salary workers only and leaves out the self-employed, workers in private households, overtime pay and most bonuses.
Percentiles
Pay range in Florida
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,550 | $14.21 |
| 25th | $30,520 | $14.68 |
| 50th (median) | $35,860 | $17.24 |
| 75th | $37,610 | $18.08 |
| 90th | $46,980 | $22.59 |
| Mean (average) | $37,040 | $17.81 |
SOC 25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Florida, BLS OEWS May 2025.
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