Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Panama City, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL

Median annual salary $50,170 -20.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $50,170
90th percentile $63,670
Employed locally 120
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,170
    25th
    $50,170
    50th (median)
    $50,170
    75th
    $50,170
    90th
    $63,670

    Panama City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,834 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 74% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 26% 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 Panama City, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,030
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $49,600
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $49,840
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $27,300
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $49,770
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $32,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Panama City, FL is 20.4% 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 Panama City?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $50,170 per year in Panama City, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,170.