Special Education Teachers, Preschool Salary in North Port, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL

Median annual salary $57,620 -7.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $35,600
90th percentile $73,160
Employed locally 120
National median $62,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,600
    25th
    $45,040
    50th (median)
    $57,620
    75th
    $72,940
    90th
    $73,160

    North Port economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,278 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary vs area income 74% Median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary is 26% 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
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $52,580
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $52,040
    Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $51,040
    Florida $50,030
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $50,030

    Related occupations in North Port, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,840
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $31,220
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $66,160
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,040
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $38,670
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $34,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary in North Port, FL is 7.3% 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 North Port?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Preschool (10th percentile) earn around $35,600 per year in North Port, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,040.