Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Lakeland, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL

Median annual salary $49,970 -28.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $48,680
90th percentile $60,970
Employed locally 80
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,680
    25th
    $49,970
    50th (median)
    $49,970
    75th
    $57,900
    90th
    $60,970

    Lakeland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,644 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 79% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 21% 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 Lakeland, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $62,390
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,840
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,030
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $50,070
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $30,610
    Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $49,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Lakeland, FL is 28.2% 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 Lakeland?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $48,680 per year in Lakeland, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,970.