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Special Education Teacher Salary in Florida (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $49,466/year ($4,122/month) for a single filer
Florida ranks 39th of 51 states for Special Education Teacher pay, with a median about 18% below the national average. Of the 8,740 Special Education Teacher jobs BLS counts in Florida, the typical worker earns $58,850 a year — though pay ranges from $51,730 for newcomers to $74,160 at the top.
Special Education Teacher pay range in Florida
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $51,730 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $53,250 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $58,850 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $63,140 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $74,160 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 8,740 Special Education Teacher jobs in Florida (occupation code 25-2052, “Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School”).
Gross vs. take-home in Florida
A median Special Education Teacher salary of $58,850 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Florida), a single filer keeps about $49,466 — an effective tax rate of 15.9%.
| Gross (median) | $58,850 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,882 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,502 |
| Florida state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $49,466 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,122 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Florida paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Special Education Teacher make in Florida?
- The median Special Education Teacher salary in Florida is $58,850 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $53,250 and $63,140.
- What is the take-home pay for a Special Education Teacher in Florida?
- On the median salary of $58,850, a single filer in Florida takes home about $49,466 per year ($4,122 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 15.9%.
- How many Special Education Teacher jobs are there in Florida?
- BLS counts 8,740 Special Education Teacher jobs in Florida in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Florida state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Florida.