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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $70,230 +11.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $49,000
90th percentile $80,050
Employed locally 630
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,000
    25th
    $57,210
    50th (median)
    $70,230
    75th
    $80,050
    90th
    $80,050

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 99% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 1% 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
    Jacksonville, FL $69,110
    Florence, SC $63,500
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $61,040
    North Florida nonmetropolitan area $59,800
    Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $59,660

    Related occupations in Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $60,900
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,030
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,470
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $33,690
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $66,150
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $43,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Tampa, FL is 11.5% above 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $49,000 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,210.