Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Jacksonville, FL

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

Median annual salary $69,110 +9.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $50,110
90th percentile $95,870
Employed locally 180
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,110
    25th
    $60,250
    50th (median)
    $69,110
    75th
    $73,910
    90th
    $95,870

    Jacksonville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,013 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 90% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 10% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $112,850
    Visalia, CA $102,630
    El Centro, CA $100,980
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $99,170
    Fresno, CA $98,550
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,050

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Flint, MI $77,250
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $70,230
    Florence, SC $63,500
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $61,040
    North Florida nonmetropolitan area $59,800
    Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $59,660

    Related occupations in Jacksonville, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $69,140
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $31,850
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $73,080
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $30,530
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $68,990
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $75,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School make per hour in Jacksonville?

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

    Is Jacksonville above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Jacksonville, FL is 9.7% above the national median of $63,000. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Jacksonville?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $50,110 per year in Jacksonville, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,250.