Special Education Teachers, Middle School pay in Florida
$60,410avg. a year
Annual salary · 2,630 employed
Special Education Teachers, Middle School in Florida earn an average of $60,410 a year. That is $13,370 (18%) less than the U.S. average of $73,780. The best-paying metro area is North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL at $65,420.
$60,440Median pay
$60,410Average yearly
+1%Avg. pay since 2020
#40Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Florida metro areas
Average pay for special education teachers, middle school by metro area. Swipe to see all 6.
180 jobs
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL
$65,420
a year
2490 jobs
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
$63,000
a year
3650 jobs
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
$61,890
a year
4500 jobs
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
$59,490
a year
570 jobs
Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL
$56,830
a year
6230 jobs
Port St. Lucie, FL
$56,300
a year
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Special Education Teachers, Middle School pay in Florida, charted
Pay over time
Florida, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Florida special education teachers, middle school work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Florida vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $73,780 | – |
| Florida | $60,410 | – |
| Georgia | $71,040 | – |
| Alabama | $60,220 | – |
Related jobs in Florida
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$59,530
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,570
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,040
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$37,040
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$60,600
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$65,290
Average pay, Florida, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do special education teachers, middle school make in Florida?
The average is $60,410 a year, and the median is $60,440. That is $13,370 (18%) less than the U.S. average of $73,780.
Where in Florida do they earn the most?
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL ($65,420), followed by Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL ($63,000). The lowest average among 6 metro areas with data is Port St. Lucie, FL ($56,300).
How does Florida rank?
Florida ranks #40 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 25-2057. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national special education teachers, middle school page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.