Special Education Teachers, Preschool Salary in Tampa, FL

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

Median annual salary $49,110 -21% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $39,510
90th percentile $71,880
Employed locally 360
National median $62,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,510
    25th
    $49,110
    50th (median)
    $49,110
    75th
    $60,190
    90th
    $71,880

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary vs area income 69% Median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary is 31% 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
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $52,040
    Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $51,040
    Florida $50,030

    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, Preschool make per hour in Tampa?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Preschool 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, Preschool salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary in Tampa, FL is 21% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Preschool (10th percentile) earn around $39,510 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,110.