Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Gainesville, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gainesville, FL

Median annual salary $74,040 +20.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $51,570
90th percentile $74,040
Employed locally 120
National median $61,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,570
    25th
    $67,290
    50th (median)
    $74,040
    75th
    $74,040
    90th
    $74,040

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,946 2023 • Census ACS
    Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 126% Median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 26% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Modesto, CA $115,930
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $108,640
    Merced, CA $106,030
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $104,810
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $102,610
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $102,030

    Nearby metros — Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $82,180
    Jacksonville, FL $75,570
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $70,720
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $66,400
    Florence, SC $63,630
    Sebring, FL $60,620

    Related occupations in Gainesville, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$58,820
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$34,750
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$62,620
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$32,950
    Farm and Home Management Educators$56,610
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$52,460

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education make per hour in Gainesville?

    The median hourly wage for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education in Gainesville, FL is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Gainesville above or below average for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salaries?

    The median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Gainesville, FL is 20.5% above the national median of $61,430. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education in Gainesville?

    Entry-level Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $51,570 per year in Gainesville, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,290.