Florida Teacher Salaries

Florida Teaching Salaries are not among the highest in the states. However, they are quite competitive with other professions in Florida. You should consider the beginning salary of a Florida teacher is not much less than most entry-level professions.

There are many variables that add to the value of a Florida teaching salary:

• Healthcare (with rising costs, this is part of the reason for Florida teacher salaries not rising)
• Prospect for salary increases with advanced college degrees.
• Career mobility, such as entering into an administrative position which pays significantly more.

Below are the Florida Teaching Salaries for a couple Florida School Districts. We encourage you to consider whether a Florida teacher salary and added benefits will allow you the comfortable lifestyle you wish to live.

As you can see below, you can greatly increase your earning potential as a Florida Teacher if you acquire an advanced degree such as a Master's degree or a Doctorate degree.

** Salaries are the 2006-2007 Florida Teaching salaries for Hendry Public Schools and Miami-Dade County Public Schools

When viewing these numbers, keep in consideration such benefits as full dental, long-term disability and quality health insurance. Secondly, these are salaries based on a 190-day or 10-month work year. We encourage you to explore what each school district has to offer you, take into consideration the area in which you wish to live and do the math to see if you will be satisfied. Good luck!

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