Florida average teacher pay remains at bottom of national data, union says

By: Jay Waagmeester

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: April 27, 2026

Words: 545

Last Updated: 3 months ago

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Florida teachers’ average starting salary increased between 2025 and 2026, although not enough to improve Florida’s nationwide standing, according to data from the National Education Association.

The national union’s annual rankings for teacher pay put Florida’s average starting salary of $49,435 at 19th in the nation. It’s overall average teacher salary of $56,663 ranks 50th among the 50 states and Washington, D.C.

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