Special Education Teachers, Preschool Salary in Miami, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL

Median annual salary $52,040 -16.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $40,700
90th percentile $76,330
Employed locally 380
National median $62,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,700
    25th
    $49,700
    50th (median)
    $52,040
    75th
    $61,700
    90th
    $76,330

    Miami economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,481 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary vs area income 71% Median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary is 29% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Preschool

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $132,930
    New York $129,860
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $117,200
    Akron, OH $100,650
    New Jersey $86,650
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $86,340

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $65,020
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $57,620
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $52,580
    Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $51,040
    Florida $50,030
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $50,030

    Related occupations in Miami, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $51,930
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,860
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,720
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $35,740
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $51,680
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $58,070

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Preschool make per hour in Miami?

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

    Is Miami above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Preschool salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary in Miami, FL is 16.3% below the national median of $62,190. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Preschool in Miami?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Preschool (10th percentile) earn around $40,700 per year in Miami, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,700.