Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Port St. Lucie, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Port St. Lucie, FL

Median annual salary $51,710 -17.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $47,400
90th percentile $61,080
Employed locally 200
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,400
    25th
    $49,260
    50th (median)
    $51,710
    75th
    $61,080
    90th
    $61,080

    Port St. Lucie economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,506 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 71% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 29% 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 Port St. Lucie, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$51,440
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$51,440
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$56,540
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$32,470
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$33,870
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$30,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School make per hour in Port St. Lucie?

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

    Is Port St. Lucie above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Port St. Lucie, FL is 17.9% 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 Port St. Lucie?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $47,400 per year in Port St. Lucie, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,260.