Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Palm Bay, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL

Median annual salary $50,960 -19.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $50,960
90th percentile $57,200
Employed locally 270
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,960
    25th
    $50,960
    50th (median)
    $50,960
    75th
    $57,200
    90th
    $57,200

    Palm Bay economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,817 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 67% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 33% 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
    Jacksonville, FL $69,110
    Florence, SC $63,500
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $61,040
    North Florida nonmetropolitan area $59,800

    Related occupations in Palm Bay, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $58,670
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $57,100
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $34,700
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $33,650
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $36,400
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $56,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Palm Bay, FL is 19.1% 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 Palm Bay?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $50,960 per year in Palm Bay, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,960.