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Secondary School Teachers salary in Florida

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Median, range, employment, and 10-year outlook from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, with skills and task data from O*NET. Cost-of-living adjustment from BEA Regional Price Parities.

Adrian Serafin, founder and editor of RateOrchardBy Adrian SerafinFounderUpdated April 27, 2026
Median annual$59,400
Mean annual$61,880
Range (10th to 90th)$47,360 to $79,490
Florida employment47,040
State vs national-17.7% vs national

Salary distribution

Where Florida secondary school teachers fall on the wage curve.

Annual wage distribution

Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)

10TH$47,36025TH$50,240MEDIAN$59,40075TH$71,93090TH$79,490

The middle 50% of workers earn between $50,240 and $71,930, with a median of $59,400.

Real disclosed salaries

Secondary School Teachers in Florida: actual employer-disclosed pay

Public records from 53 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $56,490. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.

By DOL wage level

DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.

LevelFilingsMedian offer
Level I — entry32$56,249
Level II — qualified12$56,656
Level III — experienced3$61,186
Level IV — fully competent2$66,965

Top employers filing for this role

Companies with the most certified filings for Secondary School Teachers in Florida. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.

EmployerMost-filed titleFilingsMedian
Advantage Academy of Miami, Inc.High School Math Teacher12$58,575
River City Education Services, Inc.Science Teacher9$56,740
Avant Garde Academy Inc.Reading Teacher7$51,597
Florida Conference of Seventh-day AdventistsMusic Teacher (Secondary School Teacher)3$55,156
CDF Celebration LLCHigh School Teacher2$63,727
St. Petersburg Catholic High School, INC.Teacher2$55,910
Stars Education Services, Inc.Math and Computer Science Teacher2$55,036
Discovery Education Services, Inc.Math Teacher2$59,715
DISCOVERY EDUCATION SERVICES, INC.Charter School Mathematics Teacher1$56,273
Palm Beach County School DistrictItalian Language Teacher1$49,233

Recent sample filings

A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.

  • Computer Teacher at River City Education Services, Inc.
    $51,600
    JacksonvilleDecided Dec 22, 2025I-200-25349-484490
  • Charter School Mathematics Teacher at DISCOVERY EDUCATION SERVICES, INC.
    $56,273
    OrlandoDecided Dec 22, 2025I-200-25349-482477
  • English/Language Arts Teacher at Advantage Academy of Miami, Inc.
    $52,000
    MiamiWage Level IDecided Sep 30, 2025I-200-25266-329292
  • Italian Language Teacher at Palm Beach County School District
    $49,233
    Boca RatonDecided Sep 16, 2025I-200-25252-296490
  • Classical History and Literature Teacher at Society of Saint Pius X, Orlando, Florida, Inc.
    $46,920
    SanfordWage Level IDecided Jul 30, 2025I-200-25204-193928
  • High School ELA/Reading Teacher at Advantage Academy of Miami, Inc.
    $60,157
    HomesteadWage Level IDecided Jul 21, 2025I-200-25195-172211
  • High School Science Teacher at Advantage Academy of Miami, Inc.
    $63,294
    HomesteadWage Level IDecided Jul 21, 2025I-200-25195-172218
  • High School ELA/Reading Teacher at Advantage Academy of Miami, Inc.
    $66,405
    HomesteadWage Level IDecided Jul 21, 2025I-200-25195-172187

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.

By seniority

Secondary School Teachers pay by experience level in Florida

Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.

Specialties

Secondary School Teachers specialties in Florida

Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 25 certified offers. The most common variant is High School Math Teacher at a median of $57,150.

SpecialtyTop employerFilingsMedian offer
High School Math TeacherAdvantage Academy of Miami, Inc.5$57,150
Math TeacherAvant Garde Academy Inc.4$53,685
Music Teacher (Secondary School Teacher)Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists4$56,292
Science TeacherRiver City Education Services, Inc.3$56,750
Charter School Mathematics TeacherRiver City Education Services, Inc.3$56,740
Reading TeacherAvant Garde Academy Inc.3$55,097
TeacherSt. Petersburg Catholic High School, INC.3$55,910

Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.

Pay by industry

Secondary School Teachers in Florida, by industry

Median offered wage across 53 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Education leads with a median of $56,619.

IndustryLargest employerFilingsMedian offer
EducationAdvantage Academy of Miami, Inc.50$56,619
Nonprofit and civicFlorida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists3$55,156

Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.

Wage trend

Median annual wage in Florida over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 dollars.

Median annual wage, Florida2023 to 2024
$62,5502023$59,4002024

Typical entry

  • Education

    Bachelor's degree

  • Experience

    None

  • On-the-job training

    Internship/residency

Top skills (O*NET)

  • English Language

    Knowledge

    4.6 / 5
  • Education and Training

    Knowledge

    4.5 / 5
  • Oral Expression

    Ability

    4.3 / 5
  • Speaking

    Basic skill

    4.1 / 5
  • Instructing

    Technical

    4.1 / 5
  • Oral Comprehension

    Ability

    4.1 / 5
  • Learning Strategies

    Cross-functional

    4.0 / 5
  • Reading Comprehension

    Basic skill

    4.0 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

  1. 01

    Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.

  2. 02

    Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies.

  3. 03

    Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.

  4. 04

    Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.

  5. 05

    Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.

  6. 06

    Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.

  7. 07

    Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.

  8. 08

    Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.

10-year outlook

Growth 2024 → 2034

-1.6%

Projected annual openings

BLS outlook

Declining

Source: BLS Employment Projections, 20242034 cycle.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for Secondary School Teachers in Florida?
According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Secondary School Teachers in Florida is $59,400.
How does Florida compare to the national median for Secondary School Teachers?
The Florida median is -17.7% versus the BLS national figure of $72,150.
What is the salary range for Secondary School Teachers in Florida?
BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $47,360 and the 90th-percentile at $79,490, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
Is Secondary School Teachers a growing field?
BLS Employment Projections show employment declining by -1.6% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
What education is required for Secondary School Teachers?
BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Disclaimer

Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.