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

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

Median annual salary $55,130 -12.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $51,610
90th percentile $75,640
Employed locally 50
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,610
    25th
    $51,610
    50th (median)
    $55,130
    75th
    $59,050
    90th
    $75,640

    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 South Florida

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$56,470
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$28,100
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$62,120
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$30,260
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$33,570
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$57,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

    Is South 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 South Florida is 12.5% 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 South Florida?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $51,610 per year in South Florida. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,610.