Substitute Teachers Salary in Florida
Substitute Teachers in Florida earn a median of $37,080 a year, −11% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $37,080
- vs. U.S. median
- −11% ($41,670)
- Rank among states
- 28 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 25,270
Pay range in Florida
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,300; the top 10% earn over $60,520. Nationally the range is $28,560 to $65,790.
States ranked near Florida
Similar jobs in Florida
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$58,100 median in Florida
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$58,930 median in Florida
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$60,440 median in Florida
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,410 median in Florida
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$61,510 median in Florida
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$58,940 median in Florida
Substitute Teachers pay in Florida
How much do substitute teachers make in Florida?
The median is $37,080 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,300 and the top 10% earn over $60,520. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Florida a good state for substitute teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 28 of 50 (−11% vs. the national median of $41,670). Living costs are not included.