Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Cape Coral, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL

Median annual salary $58,340 -16.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $51,280
90th percentile $58,340
Employed locally 720
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,280
    25th
    $51,280
    50th (median)
    $58,340
    75th
    $58,340
    90th
    $58,340

    Cape Coral economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,099 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 80% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 20% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $108,790
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $103,800
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $103,150
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $102,250
    Modesto, CA $102,240
    California $101,250

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $82,070
    Punta Gorda, FL $79,760
    Jacksonville, FL $75,850
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $72,180
    Flint, MI $65,460
    Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $63,310

    Related occupations in Cape Coral, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $58,460
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $35,680
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,270
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,360
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $34,060
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $59,560

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Secondary School make per hour in Cape Coral?

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

    Is Cape Coral above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Cape Coral, FL is 16.2% below the national median of $69,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in Cape Coral?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $51,280 per year in Cape Coral, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,280.