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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL

Median annual salary $58,090 -7.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $50,090
90th percentile $70,440
Employed locally 180
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,090
    25th
    $50,090
    50th (median)
    $58,090
    75th
    $58,500
    90th
    $70,440

    Pensacola economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,588 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 79% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 21% 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 Pensacola, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $48,470
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $48,880
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,370
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $48,470
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $29,830
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $48,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Pensacola, FL is 7.8% 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 Pensacola?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $50,090 per year in Pensacola, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,090.