Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in North Florida

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • North Florida nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $59,800 -5.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $45,250
90th percentile $94,320
Employed locally 100
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,250
    25th
    $46,580
    50th (median)
    $59,800
    75th
    $76,490
    90th
    $94,320

    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

    Related occupations in North Florida

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $60,980
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $27,860
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,980
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $29,560
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $48,380
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $26,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in North Florida is 5.1% below 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 North Florida?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $45,250 per year in North Florida. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,580.