Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education in Florida
Kindergarten teachers instruct students in academic fundamentals like reading, writing, and math, alongside social and emotional skills. They work in public and private schools, designing lessons, managing classroom activities, and assessing student progress In Florida the median pay is $58,100 a year, 7% below the national median of $62,680.
$58,100median pay in Florida, per year
$51,630–$62,520middle half earn
8,810employed in Florida
$62,680U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Florida
17open roles like this on employer career sites, 0 in Florida or remote
7employers hiring
10posted in the last 7 days
NY · CT · MAwhere most openings are
What it takes
Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience). Most hold a bachelor’s degree.
Skills that matter most
Social PerceptivenessInstructingActive ListeningSpeakingLearning StrategiesMonitoringReading ComprehensionCoordination
Knowledge areas
Education and TrainingEnglish LanguagePsychologyMathematics (knowledge)Customer and Personal ServiceSociology and Anthropology
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education.
Licenses and training in Florida
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education pay in other states
Washington · $99,960Connecticut · $90,030Rhode Island · $85,470Massachusetts · $84,100California · $82,550District of Columbia · $81,500New York · $77,630Maryland · $75,910Minnesota · $75,500New Mexico · $74,380
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O*NET-SOC 25-2012.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Florida, annual.