Teachers and Instructors, All Other Salary in Lakeland, FL

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

Median annual salary $56,540 -12.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $27,520
90th percentile $91,930
Employed locally 220
National median $64,690

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,520
    25th
    $43,830
    50th (median)
    $56,540
    75th
    $72,840
    90th
    $91,930

    Lakeland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,644 2023 • Census ACS
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other salary vs area income 89% Median Teachers and Instructors, All Other salary is 11% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Teachers and Instructors, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Rhode Island $125,420
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $119,060
    Salinas, CA $110,760
    Napa, CA $108,980
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $102,230
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $100,780

    Nearby metros — Teachers and Instructors, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Wildwood-The Villages, FL $93,100
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $81,940
    Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL $78,300
    Gainesville, FL $76,540
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $75,670
    Florence, SC $75,130

    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 Teachers and Instructors, All Other make per hour in Lakeland?

    The median hourly wage for Teachers and Instructors, All Other 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 Teachers and Instructors, All Other salaries?

    The median Teachers and Instructors, All Other salary in Lakeland, FL is 12.6% below the national median of $64,690. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Teachers and Instructors, All Other in Lakeland?

    Entry-level Teachers and Instructors, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $27,520 per year in Lakeland, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,830.