Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Miami, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL

Median annual salary $51,770 -15.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $45,870
90th percentile $77,640
Employed locally 2,400
National median $61,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,870
    25th
    $50,510
    50th (median)
    $51,770
    75th
    $58,130
    90th
    $77,640

    Miami economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,481 2023 • Census ACS
    Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 70% Median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 30% below 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
    Gainesville, FL $74,040
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $70,720
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $66,400
    Florence, SC $63,630

    Related occupations in Miami, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$51,930
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$30,860
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$58,720
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$35,740
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$51,680
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$58,070

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Miami, FL is 15.7% below 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 Miami?

    Entry-level Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $45,870 per year in Miami, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,510.